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Sec. 202 · H.R. 1768

Extension of the Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program

Division C — Health › Title II — Medicare

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(a) In general Section 1886(d)(5)(G) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395ww(d)(5)(G)) is amended— (1) in clause (i), by striking April 1, 2025 and inserting January 1, 2026; and (2) in clause (ii)(II), by striking April 1, 2025 and inserting January 1, 2026. (b) Conforming amendments (1) In general Section 1886(b)(3)(D) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395ww(b)(3)(D)) is amended— (A) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking April 1, 2025 and inserting January 1, 2026; and (B) in clause (iv)— (i) by striking fiscal year 2024 and inserting fiscal year 2025; (ii) by striking fiscal year 2025 and inserting fiscal year 2026; (iii) by striking October 1, 2024 and inserting October 1, 2025; and (iv) by striking March 31, 2025 and inserting December 31, 2025. (2) Permitting hospitals to decline reclassification Section 13501(e)(2) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 (42 U.S.C. 1395ww note) is amended— (A) by striking through 2024 and inserting through 2025; (B) by striking fiscal year 2025 and inserting fiscal year 2026; (C) by striking October 1, 2024 and inserting October 1, 2025; and (D) by striking March 31, 2025 and inserting December 31, 2025.