H.J.Res.58 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to Medicare Program; Calendar Year (CY) 2025 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update; HH Quality Reporting Program Requirements; HH Value-Based Purchasing Expanded Model Requirements; Home Intravenous Immune Globulin (IVIG) Items and Services Rate Update; and Other Medicare Policies. (119th Congres…
Summary
H.J.Res.58 is a joint resolution introduced in the House of Representatives aiming to disapprove a rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The rule concerns the Medicare Program, specifically the Calendar Year (CY) 2025 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update and related policies.
The resolution seeks to nullify the CMS rule, preventing it from taking effect. This disapproval is pursued under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, which provides a mechanism for congressional review of agency rulemaking.
The resolution targets various aspects of home health services and payment structures within the Medicare program.
Expected Effects
If H.J.Res.58 is enacted, the CMS rule regarding the Medicare Program's CY 2025 Home Health Prospective Payment System will not go into effect. This would maintain the existing payment system and quality reporting requirements for home health services, at least temporarily.
Stakeholders, including home health agencies and Medicare beneficiaries, would not experience the changes outlined in the disapproved rule. The future of these policies would then be subject to further legislative or regulatory action.
Potential Benefits
- Potentially avoids unintended negative consequences of the new rule on home health agencies.
- Maintains the status quo for Medicare beneficiaries receiving home health services.
- Allows Congress to further scrutinize and potentially revise the proposed changes before implementation.
- Could prevent disruptions in the provision of home health services.
- Provides an opportunity for stakeholders to offer additional input on the proposed rule.
Potential Disadvantages
- Delays or prevents implementation of potentially beneficial updates to the home health payment system.
- Creates uncertainty for home health agencies and other stakeholders who may have been preparing for the new rule.
- Could lead to inefficiencies or missed opportunities for improvement in the Medicare program.
- May reflect a broader disagreement between Congress and the executive branch on healthcare policy.
- The disapproval could be overridden, leading to further instability.
Constitutional Alignment
This resolution aligns with Article I, Section 1 of the US Constitution, which vests all legislative powers in Congress. The Congressional Review Act, under which this resolution is filed, is a mechanism by which Congress can check the power of the executive branch in implementing regulations.
The resolution is an exercise of Congress's oversight authority. It allows Congress to review and potentially reject rules promulgated by federal agencies, ensuring that these rules align with congressional intent and statutory authority.
However, the resolution does not directly implicate any specific constitutional rights or freedoms.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).