Section 1 Revision to NTAP period under IPPS and pass-through period under OPPS for new drugs and devices
Revision to NTAP period under IPPS— Section 1886(d)(5)(K)(ii)(II) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395ww(d)(5)(K)(ii)(II)) is amended by striking “not less than two years and not more than three years” and inserting “five years”.
Revision to pass-Through period under OPPS— Section 1833(t)(6) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(t)(6)) is amended—
in subparagraph (B)(iii), by striking “at least 2 years, but not more than 3 years” and inserting “5 years”; and
in subparagraph (C)(i), by striking “at least 2 years, but not more than 3 years” and inserting “5 years”.