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Sec. 2202 · H.R. 1968

Extension of the Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program

Division B — 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 October 1, 2025; and (2) in clause (ii)(II), by striking April 1, 2025 and inserting October 1, 2025. (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 October 1, 2025; and (B) in clause (iv), by striking 2024 and the portion of fiscal year 2025 beginning on October 1, 2024, and ending on March 31, 2025 and inserting 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 by striking 2024, or the portion of fiscal year 2025 beginning on October 1, 2024, and ending on March 31, 2025 and inserting 2025.

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