Summary

Modifies how the Rural Health Flexibility Program’s designation criteria are written in the Social Security Act by removing two subclauses and adjusting punctuation in the statutory text, and by inserting additional text into a separate subsection. The change to the designation language takes effect for any designation or redesignation made on or after the date of enactment. The bill does not appropriate funds or create new programs; it only changes statutory wording that governs program designation decisions.

• Removes two specific subclauses and adjusts punctuation in Section 1820(c)(2)(B)(i) of the Social Security Act.
• Inserts additional text into Section 1820(h)(3) (specific inserted language not provided).
• The amendment to the designation language applies to designations or redesignations made on or after enactment.
• Does not create new spending, appropriate funds, or add new program authorizations.
• Likely requires administrative action by the program administrator to apply the revised criteria.
• Could change which rural areas or facilities qualify for the Flexibility Program, but full impact depends on the missing insertion text.
• No explicit deadlines, reporting mandates, or funding transfers are included.
• Textual change only — effect is mainly legal/administrative rather than financial.