H.R. 3878

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of annual wellness visits at rural health clinics under the Medicare program.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · June 10, 2025 · Sponsor: Mrs. Hinson

Table of contents

• H.R. 3878
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Ensuring adequate coverage of outpatient annual wellness visits at rural health clinics under the Medicare program

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the RNs for Rural Health Act of 2025.

SEC. 2. Ensuring adequate coverage of outpatient annual wellness visits at rural health clinics under the Medicare program

• (a) In general
  • Section 1861(aa)(1) of the Social Security Act () is amended— 42 U.S.C. 1395x(aa)(1)
    • in subparagraph (C), by striking and at the end;
    • in subparagraph (D), by adding at the end; and
      • personalized prevention plan services (as defined in section 1861(hhh)(1)) if furnished by a registered nurse who is licensed to practice nursing in the State in which such services are performed and such services and supplies furnished as an incident to such services as would otherwise be covered if furnished by a physician or as an incident to a physician’s service,
    • by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following:
• (b) Effective date
  • The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to items and services furnished on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.