To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to streamline the certification process for State Veterans Homes by allowing certain facilities certified by the Department of Veterans Affairs to be deemed in compliance with specified Medicare and Medicaid requirements, and for other purposes.

# HR 7747 Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill would simplify how state veterans homes get certified to accept Medicare and Medicaid patients. Currently, these facilities must go through separate certification processes with both the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Medicare/Medicaid programs. The bill would allow veterans homes that are already certified by the VA to be automatically recognized ("deemed") as meeting Medicare and Medicaid requirements, eliminating duplicate inspections and paperwork. **Who It Affects:** State veterans homes, their residents (particularly veterans and their families), and the agencies that oversee them.

The bill could reduce administrative burden on these facilities and potentially speed up their ability to serve patients covered by Medicare and Medicaid. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced by Representative Jack Bergman (R-Michigan) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been voted on by the full House. It has not yet moved forward in the legislative process.