Section 1 Extending floor for work geographic index
Section 1848(e)(1)(E) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w–4(e)(1)(E)) is amended by striking “2024” and inserting “2025”.
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to the work geographic index for physician payments under the Medicare program, and to revise the phase-in of clinical laboratory test payment changes under such program.
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Sec. 2 Revising phase-in of Medicare clinical laboratory test payment changes
Revised phase-In of reductions from private payor rate implementation— Section 1834A(b)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m–1(b)(3)) is amended—
in subparagraph (A), by striking “2026” and inserting “2027”; and
in subparagraph (B)—
in clause (ii), by striking “2023” and inserting “2024”; and
in clause (iii), by striking “2024 through 2026” and inserting “2025 through 2027”.
Revised reporting period for reporting of private sector payment rates for establishment of Medicare payment rates— Section 1834A(a)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m–1(a)(1)(B)) is amended—
in clause (i), by striking “2023” and inserting “2024”; and
in clause (ii), by striking “2024” each place it appears and inserting “2025”.