Qualifying APM participant threshold freeze

(a) In general Section 1833(z)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(z)(2)) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (B)— (A) in the header, by striking 2026 and 2028 and inserting 2029; and (B) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking 2026 and 2028 and inserting 2029; and (2) in subparagraph (C)— (A) in the header, by striking 2027 and 2029 and inserting 2030; and (B) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking 2027 and 2029 and inserting 2030. (b) Conforming amendments Section 1848(q)(1)(C)(iii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w–4(q)(1)(C)(iii)) is amended— (1) in subclause (II), in the matter preceding item (aa), by striking 2026 and 2028 and inserting 2029; and (2) in subclause (III), the matter preceding item (aa), by striking 2027 and 2029 and inserting 2030. (c) Authority To modify thresholds Section 1848(q)(1)(C)(iii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w–4(q)(1)(C)(iii)) is amended— (1) in subclause (II)— (A) in item (aa), by inserting (or such lower percentage as may be specified by the Secretary) after 40 percent; and (B) in item (bb), by inserting (or such lower percentages as may be specified by the Secretary) after respectively; and (2) in subclause (III)— (A) in item (aa), by inserting (or such lower percentage as may be specified by the Secretary) after 50 percent; and (B) in item (bb), by inserting (or such lower percentages as may be specified by the Secretary) after respectively.