H.R. 6366

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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118th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 6366

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

November 13, 2023

Mr. Hudson 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 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.

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.

2.

Revising phase-in of Medicare clinical laboratory test payment changes

(a)

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—

(1)

in subparagraph (A), by striking 2026 and inserting 2027; and

(2)

in subparagraph (B)—

(A)

in clause (ii), by striking 2023 and inserting 2024; and

(B)

in clause (iii), by striking 2024 through 2026 and inserting 2025 through 2027.

(b)

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—

(1)

in clause (i), by striking 2023 and inserting 2024; and

(2)

in clause (ii), by striking 2024 each place it appears and inserting 2025.