Increases the floor for practice expense and work geographic indices for certain areas under Medicare.
The bill amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase the floor for the practice expense and work geographic indices for certain areas. Specifically, it mandates that the Secretary of Health and Human Services increase either index to 1.67 if it would otherwise be less than 1.67 for services furnished in specified states starting January 1, 2026. This change aims to address underpayments in rural areas.
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