Nullification of 48-hour waiting period requirement for independent agents and brokers

Section 1851(j)(2)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w–21(j)(2)(A)) is amended— (1) by striking appointments.—The scope of and inserting “ appointments.— (i) In general Subject to clause (ii), the scope of; and (2) by adding at the end the following new clause: (ii) Nullification of 48-hour waiting period requirement for independent agents and brokers The Secretary shall not take any action to enforce an extended waiting period (including the 48-hour waiting period described in sections 422.2264(c)(3)(i) and 423.2264(c)(3)(i) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation)) or require a specific period of time to pass between a Scope of Appointment agreement and an independent agent or brokers meeting with a Medicare beneficiary..