What does Preamble of Critical Access Hospital RIP Act of 2026 do?

This bill proposes to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The stated purpose is to prevent facilities from losing critical access hospital status due to roadway or transportation infrastructure improvements.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Critical Access Hospital RIP Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Critical Access Hospital Roadway Impact Protections Act of 2026.

What does ENSURING THAT FACILITIES DO NOT LOSE CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL of Critical Access Hospital RIP Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 1820(c)(2) of the Social Security Act. It establishes a provision to ensure that a facility designated as a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) does not lose that status due to roadway or transportation infrastructure improvements. If a CAH would otherwise meet the criteria for designation but for a roadway or transportation infrastructure improvement completed after its designation, it will be deemed to continue meeting the criterion. The term 'roadway or transportation infrastructure improvement' includes highway construction, realignment, widening, or enhancement, as well as bridge, overpass, or tunnel construction or modification.

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Critical Access Hospital RIP Act of 2026

Last updated: 6/4/2026 · Introduced: 6/4/2026

Author: Bennie Thompson (D-MS)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prevents Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) from losing their designation if roadway or transportation infrastructure improvements would otherwise disqualify them.
The bill defines 'roadway or transportation infrastructure improvement' to include construction, realignment, widening, enhancement, and modifications of highways, bridges, overpasses, and tunnels.
The legislation amends the Social Security Act to specifically address CAH status in relation to transportation infrastructure changes.

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