H.R. 4258 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the definition of critical access hospital under the Medicare program to include certain hospitals on Indian reservations.

H.R. 4258 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the definition of critical access hospital under the Medicare program to include certain hospitals on Indian reservations. | JustPolicyThe main purpose of this legislation is to update the definition of "critical access hospital" within the Medicare program to include certain hospitals located on Indian reservations. This change aims to improve access to healthcare services for Native American communities by ensuring that hospitals on reservations can qualify for critical access status, which provides them with additional funding and support. Key provisions of the legislation include specific criteria for designating a hospital as a critical access hospital.