S. 4641 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2026
S. 4641 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on May 21, 2026, sponsored by Susan M. Collins with 6 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 21, 2026
- Co-sponsors
- 6
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2026 This bill deems an individual receiving outpatient observation services in a hospital as an inpatient for purposes of satisfying the three-day inpatient hospital-stay requirement with respect to Medicare coverage of skilled nursing facility (SNF) services.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Susan M. Collins (R-ME). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 21, 2026
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (May 21, 2026)
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Other Health bills in the 119th Congress
- H.R. 766: SEWER Act
- H.R. 2483: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025
- S. 2398: Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act
- H.R. 12: Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025
- H.J.Res. 123: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- S.J.Res. 197: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
- H.J.Res. 197: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- H.R. 271: Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2025
- H.R. 272: Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2025
- H.R. 307: ARC Act of 2025
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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