S 2628

This bill, the Catastrophic Specialty Hospital Act of 2025, amends Medicare rules to establish a specific payment system for long-term care hospitals designated as ‘catastrophic specialty hospitals.’ These hospitals, which specialize in care for individuals with spinal cord injuries or acquired brain injuries, would be eligible for different payment rates under Medicare. The bill outlines stringent criteria for hospitals to meet, including discharge rates, continuum of care offerings, research commitments, and patient demographics, and establishes a process for ongoing designation and redesignation.