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RURAL Rate Act — S. 3688
Last updated: 1/15/2026 · Introduced: 1/15/2026
Author: Dan Sullivan (R-AK)
TL;DR (AI)
- This bill amends Social Security Act title XVIII to modify how healthcare provider practice expenses and geographic location are factored into payment rates.
- The bill establishes a higher minimum floor for payment rates in certain rural areas.
- The legislation is formally titled the 'Rural Underpayment Remedy through Adjusted Local Rate Act,' also known as the 'RURAL Rate Act'.
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