October Term 2024 · Docket 23-715

Does SSI eligibility require actual receipt of monthly payments?

Hospitals argue SSI eligibility means program qualification. The government argues it means receiving cash.

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Advocate Christ Medical v. Becerra, Sec. of H&HS
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The arguments, in order

This case may have been argued more than once. Each entry below uses that session's official transcript. Later arguments do not erase earlier ones.

  1. Argument 1 ·

    What happened at the argument

    Ms. Sherry argued the same words must have the same meaning.

    Mr. McDowell explained the provision compensates hospitals for serving low-income patients.

    Justice Sotomayor raised concerns about Medicaid income assignment rules.

    Justice Thomas asked about non-cash benefits under Title XVI.

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What this case is about

This case tests how courts count low-income patients for hospital funding.

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How the case got here

The Supreme Court heard oral argument in this case on November 5, 2024.

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What each side wants

The hospital wants to count all SSI-eligible patients.

The government wants to count only patients who received cash.

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What each side says

The hospital argues statutory text defines eligibility broadly.

The government argues eligibility requires actual payment receipt.

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What the justices asked

Justice Barrett asked if the hospital waived certain challenges.

Justice Jackson asked if distinguishing eligibility and payment is common.

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Why it matters

This dispute determines how hospitals calculate federal funding. It affects how many patients count as low-income. It shapes hospital financial stability nationwide.

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What happens next

This article currently covers the argument record. Use the official docket link for later case activity.

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Official Court provenance

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Revision history

  1. Revision 1 · Post Opinion ·

    Correction: Rewritten to the concise citizen-facing editorial standard.

  2. Revision 2 · Post Opinion ·

    Correction: Migrated to the dated official Court activity contract without model use.

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