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)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m–1(b)(3)(B)) is amended— (1) in clause (ii), by inserting and for the period beginning on January 1, 2026, and ending on January 30, 2026 after 2025; and (2) in clause (iii), by striking for each of 2026 through 2028 and inserting for the period beginning on January 31, 2026, and ending on December 31, 2026, and for each of 2027 and 2028. (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 December 31, 2025 and inserting January 31, 2026; and (2) in clause (ii), by striking January 1, 2026, and ending March 31, 2026 and inserting February 1, 2026, and ending April 30, 2026.

(a) Revised phase-in of reductions from private payor rate implementation Section 1834A(b)(3)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m–1(b)(3)(B)) is amended— (1) in clause (ii), by inserting and for the period beginning on January 1, 2026, and ending on January 30, 2026 after 2025; and (2) in clause (iii), by striking for each of 2026 through 2028 and inserting for the period beginning on January 31, 2026, and ending on December 31, 2026, and for each of 2027 and 2028. (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 December 31, 2025 and inserting January 31, 2026; and (2) in clause (ii), by striking January 1, 2026, and ending March 31, 2026 and inserting February 1, 2026, and ending April 30, 2026.