Save Struggling Hospitals Act
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to codify the Medicare low-wage index hospital policy.
The Save Struggling Hospitals Act, or HB8109, aims to change Medicare rules to help hospitals that are having financial difficulties. Specifically, it seeks to make permanent a policy that gives extra Medicare funding to hospitals with a high number of low-wage employees. This change is intended to ensure these hospitals can continue to provide necessary care without financial strain.
This bill would affect hospitals, particularly those in areas with lower wages, by providing them with additional financial support through Medicare. This could help these hospitals maintain staffing levels, offer services, and remain open, ultimately benefiting the communities they serve.
HB8109 was introduced on March 26, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means for further consideration. This means it is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, where it will be reviewed, potentially amended, and voted on by the committee before moving forward.
