H. R. 3878

RNs for Rural Health Act of 2025

Shown here: Introduced in House (2025-06-10)

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate coverage of annual wellness visits at rural health clinics under the Medicare program.

1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the “RNs for Rural Health Act of 2025”.

2. Ensuring adequate coverage of outpatient annual wellness visits at rural health clinics under the Medicare program

(a) In general

Section 1861(aa)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(aa)(1)) is amended—

(1) in subparagraph (C), by striking “and” at the end;

(2) in subparagraph (D), by adding “and” at the end; and

(3) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following:

(E) personalized prevention plan services (as defined in section 1861(hhh)(1)) if furnished by a registered nurse who is licensed to practice nursing in the State in which such services are performed and such services and supplies furnished as an incident to such services as would otherwise be covered if furnished by a physician or as an incident to a physician’s service,

(b) Effective date

The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to items and services furnished on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

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