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Table of Contents
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SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
TITLE I--CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM
SEC. 100. PURPOSE.
Subtitle A--Funding
SEC. 101. ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW BASE CHIP ALLOTMENTS.
SEC. 102. 2-YEAR INITIAL AVAILABILITY OF CHIP ALLOTMENTS.
SEC. 103. REDISTRIBUTION OF UNUSED ALLOTMENTS TO ADDRESS STATE FUNDING SHORTFALLS.
SEC. 104. EXTENSION OF OPTION FOR QUALIFYING STATES.
Subtitle B--Improving Enrollment and Retention of Eligible Children
SEC. 111. CHIP PERFORMANCE BONUS PAYMENT TO OFFSET ADDITIONAL ENROLLMENT COSTS RESULTING FROM ENROLLMENT AND RETENTION EFFORTS.
SEC. 112. STATE OPTION TO RELY ON FINDINGS FROM AN EXPRESS LANE AGENCY TO CONDUCT SIMPLIFIED ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATIONS.
`SEC. 1939. AUTHORIZATION TO RECEIVE PERTINENT INFORMATION.
SEC. 113. APPLICATION OF MEDICAID OUTREACH PROCEDURES TO ALL CHILDREN AND PREGNANT WOMEN.
SEC. 114. ENCOURAGING CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE ENROLLMENT AND RETENTION PRACTICES.
Subtitle C--Coverage
SEC. 121. ENSURING CHILD-CENTERED COVERAGE.
SEC. 122. IMPROVING BENCHMARK COVERAGE OPTIONS.
SEC. 123. PREMIUM GRACE PERIOD.
Subtitle D--Populations
SEC. 131. OPTIONAL COVERAGE OF OLDER CHILDREN UNDER MEDICAID AND CHIP.
SEC. 132. OPTIONAL COVERAGE OF LEGAL IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM AND CHIP.
SEC. 133. STATE OPTION TO EXPAND OR ADD COVERAGE OF CERTAIN PREGNANT WOMEN UNDER CHIP.
`SEC. 2111. OPTIONAL COVERAGE OF TARGETED LOW-INCOME PREGNANT WOMEN.
SEC. 134. LIMITATION ON WAIVER AUTHORITY TO COVER ADULTS.
Subtitle E--Access
SEC. 141. CHILDREN'S ACCESS, PAYMENT, AND EQUALITY COMMISSION.
`CHILDREN'S ACCESS, PAYMENT, AND EQUALITY COMMISSION
SEC. 142. MODEL OF INTERSTATE COORDINATED ENROLLMENT AND COVERAGE PROCESS.
SEC. 143. MEDICAID CITIZENSHIP DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS.
SEC. 144. ACCESS TO DENTAL CARE FOR CHILDREN.
SEC. 145. PROHIBITING INITIATION OF NEW HEALTH OPPORTUNITY ACCOUNT DEMONSTRATION PROGRAMS.
Subtitle F--Quality and Program Integrity
SEC. 151. PEDIATRIC HEALTH QUALITY MEASUREMENT PROGRAM.
SEC. 152. APPLICATION OF CERTAIN MANAGED CARE QUALITY SAFEGUARDS TO CHIP.
SEC. 153. UPDATED FEDERAL EVALUATION OF CHIP.
SEC. 154. ACCESS TO RECORDS FOR IG AND GAO AUDITS AND EVALUATIONS.
SEC. 155. REFERENCES TO TITLE XXI.
SEC. 156. RELIANCE ON LAW; EXCEPTION FOR STATE LEGISLATION.
TITLE II--MEDICARE BENEFICIARY IMPROVEMENTS
Subtitle A--Improvements in Benefits
SEC. 201. COVERAGE AND WAIVER OF COST-SHARING FOR PREVENTIVE SERVICES.
`PREVENTIVE SERVICES
SEC. 202. WAIVER OF DEDUCTIBLE FOR COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING TESTS REGARDLESS OF CODING, SUBSEQUENT DIAGNOSIS, OR ANCILLARY...SEC. 203. PARITY FOR MENTAL HEALTH COINSURANCE.
Subtitle B--Improving, Clarifying, and Simplifying Financial Assistance for Low Income Medicare Beneficiaries
SEC. 211. IMPROVING ASSETS TESTS FOR MEDICARE SAVINGS PROGRAM AND LOW-INCOME SUBSIDY PROGRAM.
SEC. 212. MAKING QI PROGRAM PERMANENT AND EXPANDING ELIGIBILITY.
SEC. 213. ELIMINATING BARRIERS TO ENROLLMENT.
SEC. 214. ELIMINATING APPLICATION OF ESTATE RECOVERY.
SEC. 215. ELIMINATION OF PART D COST-SHARING FOR CERTAIN NON-INSTITUTIONALIZED FULL-BENEFIT DUAL ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS.
SEC. 216. EXEMPTIONS FROM INCOME AND RESOURCES FOR DETERMINATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR LOW-INCOME SUBSIDY.
SEC. 217. COST-SHARING PROTECTIONS FOR LOW-INCOME SUBSIDY-ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS.
SEC. 218. INTELLIGENT ASSIGNMENT IN ENROLLMENT.
Subtitle C--Part D Beneficiary Improvements
SEC. 221. INCLUDING COSTS INCURRED BY AIDS DRUG ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AND INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE IN PROVIDING PRESCRIPTION DRUGS...SEC. 222. PERMITTING MID-YEAR CHANGES IN ENROLLMENT FOR FORMULARY CHANGES ADVERSELY IMPACT AN ENROLLEE.
SEC. 223. REMOVAL OF EXCLUSION OF BENZODIAZEPINES FROM REQUIRED COVERAGE UNDER THE MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM.
SEC. 224. PERMITTING UPDATING DRUG COMPENDIA UNDER PART D USING PART B UPDATE PROCESS.
SEC. 225. CODIFICATION OF SPECIAL PROTECTIONS FOR SIX PROTECTED DRUG CLASSIFICATIONS.
SEC. 226. ELIMINATION OF MEDICARE PART D LATE ENROLLMENT PENALTIES PAID BY LOW-INCOME SUBSIDY-ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS.
SEC. 227. SPECIAL ENROLLMENT PERIOD FOR SUBSIDY ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS.
Subtitle D--Reducing Health Disparities
SEC. 231. MEDICARE DATA ON RACE, ETHNICITY, AND PRIMARY LANGUAGE.
SEC. 232. ENSURING EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION IN MEDICARE.
SEC. 233. DEMONSTRATION TO PROMOTE ACCESS FOR MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES WITH LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY BY PROVIDING REIMBURSEMENT...SEC. 234. DEMONSTRATION TO IMPROVE CARE TO PREVIOUSLY UNINSURED.
SEC. 235. OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL REPORT ON COMPLIANCE WITH AND ENFORCEMENT OF NATIONAL STANDARDS ON CULTURALLY AND...SEC. 236. IOM REPORT ON IMPACT OF LANGUAGE ACCESS SERVICES.
SEC. 237. DEFINITIONS.
TITLE III--PHYSICIANS' SERVICE PAYMENT REFORM
SEC. 301. ESTABLISHMENT OF SEPARATE TARGET GROWTH RATES FOR SERVICE CATEGORIES.
SEC. 302. IMPROVING ACCURACY OF RELATIVE VALUES UNDER THE MEDICARE PHYSICIAN FEE SCHEDULE.
SEC. 303. FEEDBACK MECHANISM ON PRACTICE PATTERNS.
SEC. 304. PAYMENTS FOR EFFICIENT AREAS.
SEC. 305. RECOMMENDATIONS ON REFINING THE PHYSICIAN FEE SCHEDULE.
SEC. 306. IMPROVED AND EXPANDED MEDICAL HOME DEMONSTRATION PROJECT.
SEC. 307. REPEAL OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANCE AND QUALITY INITIATIVE FUND.
SEC. 308. ADJUSTMENT TO MEDICARE PAYMENT LOCALITIES.
SEC. 309. PAYMENT FOR IMAGING SERVICES.
SEC. 310. REDUCING FREQUENCY OF MEETINGS OF THE PRACTICING PHYSICIANS ADVISORY COUNCIL.
TITLE IV--MEDICARE ADVANTAGE REFORMS
Subtitle A--Payment Reform
SEC. 401. EQUALIZING PAYMENTS BETWEEN MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS AND FEE-FOR-SERVICE MEDICARE.
Subtitle B--Beneficiary Protections
SEC. 411. NAIC DEVELOPMENT OF MARKETING, ADVERTISING, AND RELATED PROTECTIONS.
SEC. 412. LIMITATION ON OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS FOR INDIVIDUAL HEALTH SERVICES.
SEC. 413. MA PLAN ENROLLMENT MODIFICATIONS.
SEC. 414. INFORMATION FOR BENEFICIARIES ON MA PLAN ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS.
Subtitle C--Quality and Other Provisions
SEC. 421. REQUIRING ALL MA PLANS TO MEET EQUAL STANDARDS.
SEC. 422. DEVELOPMENT OF NEW QUALITY REPORTING MEASURES ON RACIAL DISPARITIES.
SEC. 423. STRENGTHENING AUDIT AUTHORITY.
SEC. 424. IMPROVING RISK ADJUSTMENT FOR MA PAYMENTS.
SEC. 425. ELIMINATING SPECIAL TREATMENT OF PRIVATE FEE-FOR-SERVICE PLANS.
SEC. 426. RENAMING OF MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PROGRAM.
Subtitle D--Extension of Authorities
SEC. 431. EXTENSION AND REVISION OF AUTHORITY FOR SPECIAL NEEDS PLANS (SNPS).
SEC. 432. EXTENSION AND REVISION OF AUTHORITY FOR MEDICARE REASONABLE COST CONTRACTS.
TITLE V--PROVISIONS RELATING TO MEDICARE PART A
SEC. 501. INPATIENT HOSPITAL PAYMENT UPDATES.
SEC. 502. PAYMENT FOR INPATIENT REHABILITATION FACILITY (IRF) SERVICES.
SEC. 503. LONG-TERM CARE HOSPITALS.
`LONG-TERM CARE HOSPITAL
SEC. 504. INCREASING THE DSH ADJUSTMENT CAP.
SEC. 505. PPS-EXEMPT CANCER HOSPITALS.
SEC. 506. SKILLED NURSING FACILITY PAYMENT UPDATE.
SEC. 507. REVOCATION OF UNIQUE DEEMING AUTHORITY OF THE JOINT COMMISSION FOR THE ACCREDITATION OF HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS.
SEC. 508. TREATMENT OF MEDICARE HOSPITAL RECLASSIFICATIONS.
SEC. 509. MEDICARE CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL DESIGNATIONS.
TITLE VI--OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO MEDICARE PART B
Subtitle A--Payment and Coverage Improvements
SEC. 601. PAYMENT FOR THERAPY SERVICES.
SEC. 602. MEDICARE SEPARATE DEFINITION OF OUTPATIENT SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY SERVICES.
SEC. 603. INCREASED REIMBURSEMENT RATE FOR CERTIFIED NURSE-MIDWIVES.
SEC. 604. ADJUSTMENT IN OUTPATIENT HOSPITAL FEE SCHEDULE INCREASE FACTOR.
SEC. 606. EXCLUDING CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER SERVICES FROM COVERAGE UNDER THE MEDICARE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY PROSPECTIVE...SEC. 607. COVERAGE OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST SERVICES AND MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR SERVICES.
`MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST SERVICES
`MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR; MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR SERVICES
SEC. 608. RENTAL AND PURCHASE OF POWER-DRIVEN WHEELCHAIRS.
SEC. 609. RENTAL AND PURCHASE OF OXYGEN EQUIPMENT.
SEC. 610. ADJUSTMENT FOR MEDICARE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.
SEC. 611. EXTENSION OF BRACHYTHERAPY SPECIAL RULE.
SEC. 612. PAYMENT FOR PART B DRUGS.
Subtitle B--Extension of Medicare Rural Access Protections
SEC. 621. 2-YEAR EXTENSION OF FLOOR ON MEDICARE WORK GEOGRAPHIC ADJUSTMENT.
SEC. 622. 2-YEAR EXTENSION OF SPECIAL TREATMENT OF CERTAIN PHYSICIAN PATHOLOGY SERVICES UNDER MEDICARE.
SEC. 623. 2-YEAR EXTENSION OF MEDICARE REASONABLE COSTS PAYMENTS FOR CERTAIN CLINICAL DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY TESTS FURNISHED...SEC. 624. 2-YEAR EXTENSION OF MEDICARE INCENTIVE PAYMENT PROGRAM FOR PHYSICIAN SCARCITY AREAS.
SEC. 625. 2-YEAR EXTENSION OF MEDICARE INCREASE PAYMENTS FOR GROUND AMBULANCE SERVICES IN RURAL AREAS.
SEC. 626. EXTENDING HOLD HARMLESS FOR SMALL RURAL HOSPITALS UNDER THE HOPD PROSPECTIVE PAYMENT SYSTEM.
Subtitle C--End Stage Renal Disease Program
SEC. 631. CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS.
SEC. 632. MEDICARE COVERAGE OF KIDNEY DISEASE PATIENT EDUCATION SERVICES.
`KIDNEY DISEASE EDUCATION SERVICES
SEC. 633. REQUIRED TRAINING FOR PATIENT CARE DIALYSIS TECHNICIANS.
SEC. 634. MEDPAC REPORT ON TREATMENT MODALITIES FOR PATIENTS WITH KIDNEY FAILURE.
SEC. 635. ADJUSTMENT FOR ERYTHROPOIETIN STIMULATING AGENTS (ESAS).
SEC. 636. SITE NEUTRAL COMPOSITE RATE.
SEC. 637. DEVELOPMENT OF ESRD BUNDLING SYSTEM AND QUALITY INCENTIVE PAYMENTS.
SEC. 638. MEDPAC REPORT ON ESRD BUNDLING SYSTEM.
SEC. 639. OIG STUDY AND REPORT ON ERYTHROPOIETIN.
Subtitle D--Miscellaneous
SEC. 651. LIMITATION ON EXCEPTION TO THE PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN PHYSICIAN REFERRALS FOR HOSPITALS.
TITLE VII--PROVISIONS RELATING TO MEDICARE PARTS A AND B
SEC. 701. HOME HEALTH PAYMENT UPDATE FOR 2008.
SEC. 702. 2-YEAR EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY MEDICARE PAYMENT INCREASE FOR HOME HEALTH SERVICES FURNISHED IN A RURAL AREA.
SEC. 703. EXTENSION OF MEDICARE SECONDARY PAYER FOR BENEFICIARIES WITH END STAGE RENAL DISEASE FOR LARGE GROUP PLANS.
SEC. 704. PLAN FOR MEDICARE PAYMENT ADJUSTMENTS FOR NEVER EVENTS.
SEC. 705. REINSTATEMENT OF RESIDENCY SLOTS.
TITLE VIII--MEDICAID
Subtitle A--Protecting Existing Coverage
SEC. 801. MODERNIZING TRANSITIONAL MEDICAID.
SEC. 802. FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES.
`PRESUMPTIVE ELIGIBILITY FOR FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES
SEC. 803. AUTHORITY TO CONTINUE PROVIDING ADULT DAY HEALTH SERVICES APPROVED UNDER A STATE MEDICAID PLAN.
SEC. 804. STATE OPTION TO PROTECT COMMUNITY SPOUSES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
SEC. 805. COUNTY MEDICAID HEALTH INSURING ORGANIZATIONS .
Subtitle B--Payments
SEC. 811. PAYMENTS FOR PUERTO RICO AND TERRITORIES.
SEC. 812. MEDICAID DRUG REBATE.
SEC. 813. ADJUSTMENT IN COMPUTATION OF MEDICAID FMAP TO DISREGARD AN EXTRAORDINARY EMPLOYER PENSION CONTRIBUTION.
SEC. 814. MORATORIUM ON CERTAIN PAYMENT RESTRICTIONS.
SEC. 815. TENNESSEE DSH.
SEC. 816. CLARIFICATION TREATMENT OF REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER.
Subtitle C--Miscellaneous
SEC. 821. DEMONSTRATION PROJECT FOR EMPLOYER BUY-IN.
`SEC. 2112. DEMONSTRATION PROJECT FOR EMPLOYER BUY-IN.
SEC. 822. DIABETES GRANTS.
SEC. 823. TECHNICAL CORRECTION.
TITLE IX--MISCELLANEOUS
SEC. 901. MEDICARE PAYMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION STATUS.
SEC. 902. REPEAL OF TRIGGER PROVISION.
SEC. 903. REPEAL OF COMPARATIVE COST ADJUSTMENT (CCA) PROGRAM.
SEC. 904. COMPARATIVE EFFECTIVENESS RESEARCH.
`COMPARATIVE EFFECTIVENESS RESEARCH
`SEC. 9511. HEALTH CARE COMPARATIVE EFFECTIVENESS RESEARCH TRUST FUND.
`SUBCHAPTER B--INSURED AND SELF-INSURED HEALTH PLANS
`SEC. 4375. HEALTH INSURANCE.
`SEC. 4376. SELF-INSURED HEALTH PLANS.
`SEC. 4377. DEFINITIONS AND SPECIAL RULES.
`CHAPTER 34--TAXES ON CERTAIN INSURANCE POLICIES
`SUBCHAPTER A--POLICIES ISSUED BY FOREIGN INSURERS'.
SEC. 905. IMPLEMENTATION OF HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) UNDER MEDICARE.
SEC. 906. DEVELOPMENT, REPORTING, AND USE OF HEALTH CARE MEASURES.
`DEVELOPMENT, REPORTING, AND USE OF HEALTH CARE MEASURES
SEC. 907. IMPROVEMENTS TO THE MEDIGAP PROGRAM.
SEC. 908. IMPLEMENTATION FUNDING.
TITLE X--REVENUES
SEC. 1001. INCREASE IN RATE OF EXCISE TAXES ON TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND CIGARETTE PAPERS AND TUBES.
SEC. 1002. EXEMPTION FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TRANSPORTATION.
I. INTRODUCTION
A. PURPOSE AND SUMMARY
B. BACKGROUND AND NEED FOR LEGISLATION
C. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
APPENDIX A
II. EXPLANATION OF THE BILL
TITLE II--MEDICARE BENEFICIARY IMPROVEMENTS
SUBTITLE A--IMPROVEMENT IN BENEFITS
SECTION 201. COVERAGE AND WAIVER OF COST-SHARING FOR PREVENTIVE SERVICES
SECTION 202. WAIVER OF DEDUCTIBLE FOR COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING TESTS REGARDLESS OF CODING, SUBSEQUENT DIAGNOSIS, OR ANCILLARY...SECTION 203. PARITY FOR MENTAL HEALTH COINSURANCE
SUBTITLE B--IMPROVING, CLARIFYING, AND SIMPLIFYING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR LOW-INCOME MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES
SECTION 211. IMPROVING ASSETS TESTS FOR MEDICARE SAVINGS PROGRAM AND LOW-INCOME SUBSIDY PROGRAM
SECTION 212. MAKING QI PROGRAM PERMANENT AND EXPANDING ELIGIBILITY
SECTION 213. ELIMINATING BARRIERS TO ENROLLMENT
SECTION 214. ELIMINATING APPLICATION OF ESTATE RECOVERY
SECTION 215. ELIMINATION OF PART D COST-SHARING FOR CERTAIN NON-INSTITUTIONALIZED FULL-BENEFIT DUAL ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS
SECTION 216. EXEMPTIONS FROM INCOME AND RESOURCES FOR DETERMINATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR LOW-INCOME SUBSIDY
SECTION 217. COST-SHARING PROTECTIONS FOR LOW-INCOME SUBSIDY ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS
SECTION 218. INTELLIGENT ASSIGNMENT IN ENROLLMENT
SUBPART C--PART D BENEFICIARY IMPROVEMENTS
SECTION 221. INCLUDING COSTS INCURRED BY AIDS DRUG ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AND INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE IN PROVIDING PRESCRIPTION...SECTION 222. PERMITTING MID-YEAR CHANGES IN ENROLLMENT FOR FORMULARY CHANGES ADVERSELY IMPACTING AN ENROLLEE
SECTION 223. REMOVAL OF EXCLUSION OF BENZODIAZEPINES FROM REQUIRED COVERAGE UNDER THE MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM
SECTION 224. PERMITTING UPDATING DRUG COMPENDIA UNDER PART D USING PART B UPDATE PROCESS
SECTION 225. CODIFICATION OF SPECIAL PROTECTIONS FOR SIX PROTECTED DRUG CLASSIFICATIONS
SECTION 226. ELIMINATION OF MEDICARE PART D LATE ENROLLMENT PENALTIES PAID BY LOW-INCOME SUBSIDY-ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS
SECTION 227. SPECIAL ENROLLMENT PERIOD FOR LOW-INCOME SUBSIDY ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS
SUBTITLE D--REDUCING HEALTH DISPARITIES
SECTION 231. MEDICARE DATA ON RACE, ETHNICITY, AND PRIMARY LANGUAGE
SECTION 232. ENSURING EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION BY THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES
SECTION 233. DEMONSTRATION TO PROMOTE ACCESS FOR MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES WITH LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY BY PROVIDING REIMBURSEMENT...SECTION 234. DEMONSTRATION TO IMPROVE CARE TO PREVIOUSLY UNINSURED
SECTION 235. OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL REPORT ON COMPLIANCE WITH AND ENFORCEMENT OF NATIONAL STANDARDS ON CULTURALLY...SECTION 236. IOM REPORT ON IMPACT OF LANGUAGE ACCESS SERVICES
SECTION 237. DEFINITIONS
TITLE III--PHYSICIANS' SERVICE PAYMENT REFORM
SECTION 301. ESTABLISHMENT OF SEPARATE TARGET GROWTH RATES FOR SERVICE CATEGORIES
SECTION 302. IMPROVING ACCURACY OF RELATIVE VALUES UNDER THE MEDICARE PHYSICIAN FEE SCHEDULE
SECTION 303. PHYSICIAN FEEDBACK MECHANISM ON PRACTICE PATTERNS
SECTION 304. PAYMENTS FOR EFFICIENT PHYSICIANS
SECTION 305. RECOMMENDATIONS ON REFINING THE PHYSICIAN FEE SCHEDULE
SECTION 306. IMPROVED AND EXPANDED MEDICAL HOME DEMONSTRATION PROJECT
SECTION 307. REPEAL OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANCE AND QUALITY INITIATIVE FUND
SECTION 308. ADJUSTMENT TO MEDICARE PAYMENT LOCALITIES
SECTION 309. PAYMENT FOR IMAGING SERVICES
SECTION 310. REDUCING FREQUENCY OF MEETINGS OF THE PRACTICING PHYSICIANS ADVISORY COUNCIL
TITLE IV--MEDICARE ADVANTAGE REFORM
SUBTITLE A--PAYMENT REFORM
SECTION 401. EQUALIZING PAYMENTS BETWEEN MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS AND FEE-FOR-SERVICE MEDICARE
SUBTITLE B--BENEFICIARY PROTECTIONS
SECTION 411. NAIC DEVELOPMENT OF MARKETING, ADVERTISING, AND RELATED PROTECTIONS
SECTION 412. LIMITATION ON OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS FOR INDIVIDUAL SERVICES
SECTION 413. MA PLAN ENROLLMENT MODIFICATIONS
SECTION 414. INFORMATION FOR BENEFICIARIES ON MA PLAN ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS
SUBTITLE C--QUALITY AND OTHER PROVISIONS
SECTION 421. REQUIRING ALL MA PLANS TO MEET EQUAL STANDARDS
SECTION 422. DEVELOPMENT OF NEW QUALITY REPORTING MEASURES ON RACIAL DISPARITIES
SECTION 423. STRENGTHENING AUDIT AUTHORITY
SECTION 424. IMPROVING RISK ADJUSTMENT FOR MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PAYMENTS
SECTION 425. ELIMINATING SPECIAL TREATMENT OF PRIVATE FEE-FOR-SERVICE PLANS
SECTION 426. RENAMING OF MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PROGRAM
SUBTITLE D--EXTENSION OF AUTHORITIES
SECTION 431. EXTENSION AND REVISION OF AUTHORITY FOR SPECIAL NEEDS PLANS (SNPS)
SECTION 432. EXTENSION AND REVISION OF AUTHORITY FOR MEDICARE REASONABLE COST CONTRACTS
TITLE V--PROVISIONS RELATING TO MEDICARE PART A
SECTION 501. INPATIENT HOSPITAL PAYMENT UPDATES
SECTION 502. PAYMENT FOR INPATIENT REHABILITATION FACILITY (IRF) SERVICES
SECTION 503. LONG-TERM CARE HOSPITALS
SECTION 504. INCREASING THE DSH ADJUSTMENT CAP
SECTION 505. PPS--EXEMPT CANCER HOSPITALS
SECTION 506. SKILLED NURSING FACILITY PAYMENT UPDATE
SECTION 507. REVOCATION OF UNIQUE DEEMING AUTHORITY OF THE JOINT COMMISSION
SECTION 508. TREATMENT OF MEDICARE HOSPITAL RECLASSIFICATIONS
SECTION 509. MEDICARE CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL DESIGNATIONS
TITLE VI--OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO MEDICARE PART B
SUBTITLE A--PAYMENT AND COVERAGE IMPROVEMENTS
SECTION 601. PAYMENT FOR THERAPY SERVICES
SECTION 602. MEDICARE SEPARATE DEFINITION OF OUTPATIENT SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY SERVICES
SECTION 603. INCREASED REIMBURSEMENT RATE FOR CERTIFIED NURSE MIDWIVES
SECTION 604. ADJUSTMENT IN OUTPATIENT HOSPITAL FEE SCHEDULE INCREASE FACTOR
SECTION 606. EXCLUDING CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER SERVICES FROM COVERAGE UNDER THE MEDICARE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY PROSPECTIVE...SECTION 607. COVERAGE OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS AND MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR SERVICES
SECTION 608. RENTAL AND PURCHASE OF POWER-DRIVEN WHEELCHAIRS
SECTION 609. RENTAL AND PURCHASE OF OXYGEN EQUIPMENT
SECTION 610. ADJUSTMENT FOR MEDICARE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
SECTION 611. EXTENSION OF BRACHYTHERAPY SPECIAL RULE
SECTION 612. PAYMENT FOR PART B DRUGS
SUBTITLE B--EXTENSION OF MEDICARE RURAL ACCESS PROTECTIONS
SECTION 621. 2-YEAR EXTENSION OF FLOOR ON MEDICARE WORK GEOGRAPHIC ADJUSTMENT
SECTION 622. 2-YEAR EXTENSION OF SPECIAL TREATMENT OF CERTAIN PHYSICIAN PATHOLOGY SERVICES UNDER MEDICARE
SECTION 623. 2-YEAR EXTENSION OF MEDICARE REASONABLE COSTS PAYMENTS FOR CERTAIN CLINICAL DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY TESTS FURNISHED...SECTION 624. 2-YEAR EXTENSION OF MEDICARE INCENTIVE PAYMENT PROGRAM FOR PHYSICIAN SCARCITY AREAS
SECTION 625. 2-YEAR EXTENSION OF MEDICARE INCREASE PAYMENTS FOR GROUND AMBULANCE SERVICES IN RURAL AREAS
SECTION 626. EXTENDING HOLD HARMLESS FOR SMALL RURAL HOSPITALS UNDER THE HOPD PROSPECTIVE PAYMENT SYSTEM
SUBTITLE C--END STAGE RENAL DISEASE PROGRAM
SECTION 631. CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS
SECTION 632. MEDICARE COVERAGE OF KIDNEY DISEASE PATIENT EDUCATION SERVICES
SECTION 633. REQUIRED TRAINING FOR PATIENT CARE DIALYSIS TECHNICIANS
SECTION 634. MEDPAC REPORT ON TREATMENT MODALITIES FOR PATIENTS WITH KIDNEY FAILURE
SECTION 635. ADJUSTMENT FOR ERYTHROPOIETIN STIMULATING AGENTS (ESAS)
SECTION 636. SITE NEUTRAL COMPOSITE RATE
SECTION 637. DEVELOPMENT OF ESRD BUNDLING SYSTEM; CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVE
SECTION 638. MEDPAC REPORT ON ESRD BUNDLING SYSTEM
SECTION 639. OIG STUDY AND REPORT ON ERYTHROPOIETIN
SUBTITLE D--MISCELLANEOUS
SECTION 651. LIMITATION ON EXCEPTION TO THE PROHIBITION OF CERTAIN PHYSICIAN REFERRALS FOR HOSPITALS
TITLE VII--PROVISIONS RELATING TO MEDICARE PARTS A AND B
SECTION 701. HOME HEALTH PAYMENT UPDATE FOR 2008
SECTION 702. 2-YEAR EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY MEDICARE PAYMENT INCREASE FOR HOME HEALTH SERVICES FURNISHED IN RURAL AREAS
SECTION 703. EXTENSION OFF MEDICARE SECONDARY PAYER FOR BENEFICIARIES WITH END-STAGE RENAL DISEASE FOR LARGE GROUP PLANS
SECTION 704. PLAN FOR MEDICARE PAYMENT ADJUSTMENT FOR NEVER EVENTS
SECTION 705. REINSTATEMENT OF RESIDENCY SLOTS
TITLE IX--MISCELLANEOUS
SECTION 901. MEDICARE PAYMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION STATUS
SECTION 902. REPEAL OF TRIGGER PROVISION
SECTION 903. REPEAL OF COMPARATIVE COST ADJUSTMENT (CCA) PROGRAM
SECTION 904. COMPARATIVE EFFECTIVENESS RESEARCH
JOINT COMMITTEE ON TAXATION'S ANALYSIS AND EXPLANATION OF THE CERTF
SECTION 905. IMPLEMENTATION OF HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) UNDER MEDICARE
SECTION 906. DEVELOPMENT, REPORTING, AND USE OF HEALTH CARE MEASURES
SECTION 907. IMPROVEMENTS TO THE MEDIGAP PROGRAM
SECTION 908. IMPLEMENTATION FUNDING
TITLE X--REVENUES
A. INCREASE EXCISE TAX RATES ON TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND CIGARETTE PAPERS AND TUBES
PRESENT LAW
EXPLANATION OF PROVISION
EFFECTIVE DATE
B. MODIFY DEFINITION OF ROLL-YOUR-OWN TOBACCO
PRESENT LAW
REASONS FOR CHANGE
EXPLANATION OF PROVISION
EFFECTIVE DATE
C. EXEMPTION FROM FUEL EXCISE TAX FOR USE IN AMBULANCES
PRESENT LAW
REASONS FOR CHANGE
EXPLANATION OF PROVISION
EFFECTIVE DATE
IV. BUDGET EFFECTS OF THE BILL
A. COMMITTEE ESTIMATE OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS
B. STATEMENT REGARDING NEW BUDGET AUTHORITY AND TAX EXPENDITURES BUDGET AUTHORITY
C. COST ESTIMATE PREPARED BY THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE
D. MACROECONOMIC IMPACT ANALYSIS
E. PAY-GO RULE
V. OTHER MATTERS TO BE DISCUSSED UNDER THE RULES OF THE HOUSE
A. COMMITTEE OVERSIGHT FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
B. STATEMENT OF GENERAL PERFORMANCE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
C. CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY STATEMENT
D. INFORMATION RELATING TO UNFUNDED MANDATES
E. APPLICABILITY OF HOUSE RULE XXI 5(B)
F. TAX COMPLEXITY ANALYSIS
G. LIMITED TAX BENEFITS
VI. CHANGES IN EXISTING LAW MADE BY THE BILL, AS REPORTED
SOCIAL SECURITY ACT
TITLE XI--GENERAL PROVISIONS, PEER REVIEW, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SIMPLIFICATION
PART A--GENERAL PROVISIONS
SEC. 1108. ADDITIONAL GRANTS TO PUERTO RICO, THE VIRGIN ISLANDS, GUAM, AND AMERICAN SAMOA; LIMITATION ON TOTAL PAYMENTS.
CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR ACTS INVOLVING FEDERAL HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS
AUTHORITY TO WAIVE REQUIREMENTS DURING NATIONAL EMERGENCIES
OUTREACH EFFORTS TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF THE AVAILABILITY OF MEDICARE COST-SHARING AND SUBSIDIES FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS...FUNCTIONS OF PEER REVIEW ORGANIZATIONS
TITLE XVIII--HEALTH INSURANCE FOR THE AGED AND DISABLED
MEDICARE PAYMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
PROVISIONS RELATING TO ADMINISTRATION
PART A--HOSPITAL INSURANCE BENEFITS FOR THE AGED AND DISABLED
MEDICARE RURAL HOSPITAL FLEXIBILITY PROGRAM
COMPARATIVE EFFECTIVENESS RESEARCH
PART B--SUPPLEMENTARY MEDICAL INSURANCE BENEFITS FOR THE AGED AND DISABLED
SCOPE OF BENEFITS
PAYMENT OF BENEFITS
SPECIAL PAYMENT RULES FOR PARTICULAR ITEMS AND SERVICES
PROCEDURE FOR PAYMENT OF CLAIMS OF PROVIDERS OF SERVICES
AMOUNTS OF PREMIUMS
PAYMENT OF PREMIUMS
PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF PART B
USE OF AVERAGE SALES PRICE PAYMENT METHODOLOGY
COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION OF OUTPATIENT DRUGS AND BIOLOGICALS
PAYMENT FOR PHYSICIANS' SERVICES
PART C-- [Struck out->][ MEDICARE+CHOICE ][<-Struck out] MEDICARE PART C PROGRAM
ELIGIBILITY, ELECTION, AND ENROLLMENT
BENEFITS AND BENEFICIARY PROTECTIONS
PAYMENTS TO [Struck out->][ MEDICARE+CHOICE ][<-Struck out] MEDICARE PART C ORGANIZATIONS
PREMIUMS AND BID AMOUNTS
ORGANIZATIONAL AND FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MEDICARE+CHOICE ORGANIZATIONS; PROVIDER-SPONSORED ORGANIZATIONS
ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARDS
CONTRACTS WITH [Struck out->][ MEDICARE+CHOICE ][<-Struck out] MEDICARE PART C ORGANIZATIONS
PROTECTIONS AGAINST FRAUD AND BENEFICIARY PROTECTIONS-
SPECIAL RULES FOR MA REGIONAL PLANS
DEFINITIONS; MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
[Struck out->][ COMPARATIVE COST ADJUSTMENT (CCA) PROGRAM ][<-Struck out]
PART D--VOLUNTARY PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFIT PROGRAM
SUBPART 1--PART D ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS AND PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS
ELIGIBILITY, ENROLLMENT, AND INFORMATION
PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS
ACCESS TO A CHOICE OF QUALIFIED PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGE
BENEFICIARY PROTECTIONS FOR QUALIFIED PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGE
PDP REGIONS; SUBMISSION OF BIDS; PLAN APPROVAL
REQUIREMENTS FOR AND CONTRACTS WITH PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN (PDP) SPONSORS
PREMIUMS; LATE ENROLLMENT PENALTY
SUBPART 2--PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLANS; PDP SPONSORS; FINANCING
PREMIUM AND COST-SHARING SUBSIDIES FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS
PART E--MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
DEFINITIONS OF SERVICES, INSTITUTIONS, ETC.
SPELL OF ILLNESS
HOSPITAL
OUTPATIENT PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES
MEDICAL AND OTHER HEALTH SERVICES
RURAL HEALTH CLINIC SERVICES AND FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER SERVICES
DISCHARGE PLANNING PROCESS
CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER; CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER SERVICES
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY SERVICES; AUDIOLOGY SERVICES
INITIAL PREVENTIVE PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
PREVENTIVE SERVICES
LONG-TERM CARE HOSPITAL
MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST SERVICES
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR; MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR SERVICES
KIDNEY DISEASE EDUCATION SERVICES
EXCLUSIONS FROM COVERAGE AND MEDICARE AS SECONDARY PAYER
USE OF STATE AGENCIES TO DETERMINE COMPLIANCE BY PROVIDERS OF SERVICES WITH CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION
EFFECT OF ACCREDITATION
AGREEMENTS WITH PROVIDERS OF SERVICES; ENROLLMENT PROCESSES
PROVISIONS FOR ADMINISTRATION OF DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
HEALTH CARE QUALITY DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
PRACTICING PHYSICIANS ADVISORY COUNCIL; COUNCIL FOR TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION
DETERMINATIONS; APPEALS
STUDIES AND RECOMMENDATIONS
PAYMENTS TO HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS AND COMPETITIVE MEDICAL PLANS
LIMITATION ON CERTAIN PHYSICIAN REFERRALS
MEDICARE COVERAGE FOR END STAGE RENAL DISEASE PATIENTS
CERTIFICATION OF MEDICARE SUPPLEMENTAL HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES
PAYMENT TO HOSPITALS FOR INPATIENT HOSPITAL SERVICES
PAYMENT TO SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES FOR ROUTINE SERVICE COSTS
DEVELOPMENT, REPORTING, AND USE OF HEALTH CARE MEASURES
PAYMENTS TO, AND COVERAGE OF BENEFITS UNDER, PROGRAMS OF ALL-INCLUSIVE CARE FOR THE ELDERLY (PACE)
PROSPECTIVE PAYMENT FOR HOME HEALTH SERVICES
MEDICARE SUBVENTION DEMONSTRATION PROJECT FOR MILITARY RETIREES
TITLE XIX--GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
CHILDREN'S ACCESS, PAYMENT, AND EQUALITY COMMISSION
STATE PLANS FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
PAYMENT TO STATES
DEFINITIONS
LIENS, ADJUSTMENTS AND RECOVERIES, AND TRANSFERS OF ASSETS
PRESUMPTIVE ELIGIBILITY FOR PREGNANT WOMEN
PRESUMPTIVE ELIGIBILITY FOR CHILDREN
PRESUMPTIVE ELIGIBILITY FOR FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES
TREATMENT OF INCOME AND RESOURCES FOR CERTAIN INSTITUTIONALIZED SPOUSES
EXTENSION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
PAYMENT FOR COVERED OUTPATIENT DRUGS
PROGRAM FOR DISTRIBUTION OF PEDIATRIC VACCINES
PROVISIONS RELATING TO MANAGED CARE
STATE COVERAGE OF MEDICARE COST-SHARING FOR ADDITIONAL LOW-INCOME MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES
PROGRAM OF ALL-INCLUSIVE CARE FOR THE ELDERLY (PACE)
SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFIT
STATE FLEXIBILITY IN BENEFIT PACKAGES
SEC. 1939. AUTHORIZATION TO RECEIVE PERTINENT INFORMATION.
REFERENCES TO LAWS DIRECTLY AFFECTING MEDICAID PROGRAM
TITLE XXI--STATE CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM
SEC. 2102. GENERAL CONTENTS OF STATE CHILD HEALTH PLAN; ELIGIBILITY; OUTREACH.
SEC. 2103. COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE.
SEC. 2104. ALLOTMENTS.
SEC. 2105. PAYMENTS TO STATES.
SEC. 2107. STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES AND PERFORMANCE GOALS; PLAN ADMINISTRATION.
SEC. 2108. ANNUAL REPORTS; EVALUATIONS.
SEC. 2110. DEFINITIONS.
SEC. 2111. OPTIONAL COVERAGE OF TARGETED LOW-INCOME PREGNANT WOMEN.
SEC. 2112. DEMONSTRATION PROJECT FOR EMPLOYER BUY-IN.
MEDICARE, MEDICAID, AND SCHIP BALANCED BUDGET REFINEMENT ACT OF 1999
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; AMENDMENTS TO SOCIAL SECURITY ACT; REFERENCES TO BBA; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
TITLE VII--STATE CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (SCHIP)
[Struck out->][ SEC. 704. REFERENCES TO SCHIP AND STATE CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM. ][<-Struck out]
SECTION 542 OF THE MEDICARE, MEDICAID, AND SCHIP BENEFITS IMPROVEMENT AND PROTECTION ACT OF 2000
SEC. 542. TREATMENT OF CERTAIN PHYSICIAN PATHOLOGY SERVICES UNDER MEDICARE.
SECTION 9517 OF THE CONSOLIDATED OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1985
SEC. 9517. MODIFYING APPLICATION OF MEDICAID HMO PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN HEALTH CENTERS.
INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986
Subtitle D--Miscellaneous Excise Taxes
CHAPTER 31--RETAIL EXCISE TAXES
Subchapter B--Special Fuels
SEC. 4041. IMPOSITION OF TAX.
[Struck out->][ CHAPTER 34--POLICIES ISSUED BY FOREIGN INSURERS ][<-Struck out]
CHAPTER 34--TAXES ON CERTAIN INSURANCE POLICIES
SUBCHAPTER A--POLICIES ISSUED BY FOREIGN INSURERS
SEC. 4371. IMPOSITION OF TAX.
SUBCHAPTER B--INSURED AND SELF-INSURED HEALTH PLANS
SEC. 4375. HEALTH INSURANCE.
SEC. 4376. SELF-INSURED HEALTH PLANS.
SEC. 4377. DEFINITIONS AND SPECIAL RULES.
Subtitle E--Alcohol, Tobacco, and Certain Other Excise Taxes
CHAPTER 52--TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND CIGARETTE PAPERS AND TUBES
Subchapter A--Definitions; Rate and Payment of Tax; Exemption From Tax; and Refund and Drawback of Tax
SEC. 5701. RATE OF TAX.
SEC. 5702. DEFINITIONS.
Subtitle F--Procedure and Administration
CHAPTER 61--INFORMATION AND RETURNS
Subchapter B--Miscellaneous Provisions
SEC. 6103. CONFIDENTIALITY AND DISCLOSURE OF RETURNS AND RETURN INFORMATION.
CHAPTER 65--ABATEMENTS, CREDITS, AND REFUNDS
Subchapter B--Rules of Special Application
SEC. 6427. FUELS NOT USED FOR TAXABLE PURPOSES.
Subtitle I--Trust Fund Code
CHAPTER 98--TRUST FUND CODE
Subchapter A--Establishment of Trust Funds
SEC. 9511. HEALTH CARE COMPARATIVE EFFECTIVENESS RESEARCH TRUST FUND.
SECTION 5005 OF THE DEFICIT REDUCTION ACT OF 2005
SEC. 5005. EXTENDED PHASE-IN OF THE INPATIENT REHABILITATION FACILITY CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA.
SECTION 106 OF THE MEDICARE IMPROVEMENTS AND EXTENSION ACT OF 2006
SEC. 106. HOSPITAL MEDICARE REPORTS AND CLARIFICATIONS.
MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG, IMPROVEMENT, AND MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2003
TITLE IV--RURAL PROVISIONS
Subtitle A--Provisions Relating to Part A Only
SEC. 405. IMPROVEMENTS TO CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL PROGRAM.
Subtitle B--Provisions Relating to Part B Only
SEC. 416. TREATMENT OF CERTAIN CLINICAL DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY TESTS FURNISHED TO HOSPITAL OUTPATIENTS IN CERTAIN RURAL AREAS.
Subtitle C--Provisions Relating to Parts A and B
SEC. 421. [Struck out->][ ONE-YEAR ][<-Struck out] TEMPORARY INCREASE FOR HOME HEALTH SERVICES FURNISHED IN A RURAL...TITLE V--PROVISIONS RELATING TO PART A
Subtitle A--Inpatient Hospital Services
SEC. 508. ONE-TIME APPEALS PROCESS FOR HOSPITAL WAGE INDEX CLASSIFICATION.
TITLE VIII--COST CONTAINMENT
[Struck out->][ Subtitle A--Cost Containment ][<-Struck out]
[Struck out->][ SEC. 801. INCLUSION IN ANNUAL REPORT OF MEDICARE TRUSTEES OF INFORMATION ON STATUS OF MEDICARE TRUST... [Struck out->][ SEC. 802. PRESIDENTIAL SUBMISSION OF LEGISLATION. ][<-Struck out]
[Struck out->][ SEC. 803. PROCEDURES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. ][<-Struck out]
[Struck out->][ SEC. 804. PROCEDURES IN THE SENATE. ][<-Struck out]
SECTION 4410 OF THE BALANCED BUDGET ACT OF 1997
SEC. 4410. FLOOR ON AREA WAGE INDEX.
VII. DISSENTING VIEWS
UNFAIRLY TARGETS SENIORS ENROLLED IN MEDICARE ADVANTAGE
LIMITS ACCESS TO PROVIDERS
INSOLVENCY OF MEDICARE PROGRAM
EARMARKS
TAX IMPLICATIONS
DISRUPTING CURRENT IMPLEMENTATION OF HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
CONCLUSION
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