H.R. 6020 – Reading Mode

117th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 6020

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

November 18, 2021

Mr. Bera (for himself and Mr. Bucshon) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned

A BILL

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend certain increases in payments for physicians’ services under the Medicare program through 2022.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2021.

Extending certain increases in payments for physicians’ services under the Medicare program through 2022

(a)

In general

Section 1848(t) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w–4(t)) is amended—

(1)

in paragraph (1)—

(A)

by striking during 2021 and inserting during 2021 or 2022; and

(B)

by striking January 1, 2022 and inserting January 1, 2023; and

(2)

in paragraph (2)(C)—

(A)

in the header, by striking 2021 and inserting 2021 and 2022; and

(B)

by striking after 2021 and inserting after 2022.

(b)

Conforming amendment

Section 1848(c)(2)(B)(iv)(V) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w–4(c)(2)(B)(iv)(V)) is amended by striking 2021 and inserting 2021 or 2022.