H.R. 5198

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to maintain standards for qualification as a rural health clinic under the Medicare program.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · September 8, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Mann

Table of contents

• H.R. 5198
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Maintaining standards for qualification as a rural health clinic under the Medicare program

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the Rural Health Clinic Location Modernization Act of 2025.

SEC. 2. Maintaining standards for qualification as a rural health clinic under the Medicare program

• (a) In general
  • Section 1861(aa)(2) of the Social Security Act () is amended, in the first sentence of the matter following subparagraph (K), by striking an urbanized area (as defined by the Bureau of the Census)and inserting an urban area (as defined by the Bureau of the Census) with a population of 50,000 or more. 42 U.S.C. 1395x(aa)(2)
• (b) Effective date
  • The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply beginning January 1, 2027.