Section 1713 of title 38, referred to in subsec. (a)(1)(J), was renumbered section 1781 of title 38 by Pub. L. 107–135, title II, § 208(c)(1), (2),
Section 222(a) of the Social Security Amendments of 1972, referred to in subsec. (a)(1)(O), is section 222(a) of Pub. L. 92–603, which is set out as a note under section 1395b–1 of this title.
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, referred to in subsecs. (a)(1)(V) and (b)(4)(B), is Pub. L. 91–596,
Section 1395l(t)(5) of this title, referred to in subsec. (a)(2)(A), was redesignated section 1395l(t)(8) of this title by Pub. L. 106–113, div. B, § 1000(a)(6) [title II, §§ 201(a)(1), 202(a)(2)],
The Internal Revenue Code of 1986, referred to in subsec. (j)(2)(E), (6)(B)(i), is classified generally to Title 26, Internal Revenue Code.
2022—Subsec. (e)(2). Pub. L. 117–328 inserted “, or intensive outpatient services (as described in section 1395x(ff)(4) of this title)” after “partial hospitalization services (as described in section 1395x(ff)(1) of this title)”.
2020—Subsec. (a)(1)(F)(ii). Pub. L. 116–260, § 125(b)(1)(A), inserted “rural emergency hospitals,” after “critical access hospitals,”.
Subsec. (a)(1)(I). Pub. L. 116–260, § 125(b)(2)(A)(i)(I), substituted “, critical access hospital, or rural emergency hospital” for “or critical access hospital” in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (a)(1)(I)(ii). Pub. L. 116–260, § 125(b)(2)(A)(i)(II), inserted “, critical access hospital, or rural emergency hospital” after “hospital”.
Subsec. (a)(1)(N). Pub. L. 116–260, § 125(b)(2)(A)(ii)(I), substituted “, critical access hospitals, and rural emergency hospitals” for “and critical access hospitals” in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (a)(1)(N)(i). Pub. L. 116–260, § 125(b)(2)(A)(ii)(II), substituted “, critical access hospital, or rural emergency hospital” for “or critical access hospital”.
Subsec. (a)(1)(N)(iv). Pub. L. 116–260, § 125(b)(2)(A)(ii)(III), inserted “, critical access hospital, or rural emergency hospital” after “hospital”.
Subsec. (a)(3)(A). Pub. L. 116–260, § 125(b)(1)(B)(i), inserted “rural emergency hospital,” after “critical access hospital,”.
Subsec. (a)(3)(B). Pub. L. 116–260, § 125(b)(1)(B)(ii), inserted “rural emergency hospital,” after “critical access hospital,” wherever appearing.
Subsec. (a)(3)(C)(ii)(II). Pub. L. 116–260, § 125(b)(1)(B)(iii), inserted “rural emergency hospitals,” after “critical access hospitals,” in two places.
2018—Subsec. (a)(1)(L). Pub. L. 115–182 substituted “under chapter 17” for “under section 603”. Amendment was executed by making the substitution for “under section 1703”, which appeared in text after the substitution of “section 1703” for “section 603” pursuant to Pub. L. 102–83. See 1991 Amendment note below.
Subsec. (e)(3). Pub. L. 115–271 added par. (3).
2016—Subsec. (j)(1)(A). Pub. L. 114–255, § 17004(b)(2)(A)(i), substituted “requirements in accordance with paragraph (5)” for “requirements in accordance with paragraph (4)”, “moratoria in accordance with paragraph (7)” for “moratoria in accordance with paragraph (5)”, and “paragraph (9)” for “paragraph (6)”.
Subsec. (j)(7). Pub. L. 114–255, § 17004(a)(1), in heading, inserted “; nonpayment” at end.
Subsec. (j)(7)(C). Pub. L. 114–255, § 17004(a)(2), added subpar. (C).
Subsec. (j)(8), (9). Pub. L. 114–255, § 17004(b)(2)(A)(ii), redesignated par. (8), relating to compliance programs, as (9).
2015—Subsec. (a)(1)(W), (X). Pub. L. 114–42, § 2(1)–(3)(A), redesignated subpar. (W), relating to maintaining and providing access to documentation, as (X).
Subsec. (a)(1)(Y). Pub. L. 114–42, § 2(3)(B), (4), added subpar. (Y).
2011—Subsec. (a)(1)(F). Pub. L. 112–40, § 261(a)(3)(A), substituted “quality improvement” for “utilization and quality control peer review” in cls. (i) and (ii).
Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 112–40, § 261(a)(3)(D), substituted “quality improvement” for “peer review” in subpars. (A) and (B).
2010—Subsec. (a)(1)(U). Pub. L. 111–148, § 6406(b)(1), which directed amendment by striking out “and” at end, could not be executed because of the intervening amendment by Pub. L. 111–148, § 3005(1)(A). See Amendment note below.
Pub. L. 111–148, § 3005(1)(A), struck out “and” after “services,” in concluding provisions.
Subsec. (a)(1)(V). Pub. L. 111–148, § 6406(b)(2), which directed amendment by substituting “; and” for period at end, could not be executed because of the intervening amendment by Pub. L. 111–148, § 3005(1)(B). See Amendment note below.
Pub. L. 111–148, § 3005(1)(B), substituted “, and” for period at end.
Subsec. (a)(1)(W). Pub. L. 111–148, § 6406(b)(3), added subpar. (W) relating to maintaining and providing access to documentation. Subpar. (W) was added after subpar. (W) relating to reporting quality data to the Secretary to reflect the probable intent of Congress, notwithstanding directory language adding subpar. at the end of par. (1).
Pub. L. 111–148, § 3005(1)(C), added subpar. (W) relating to reporting quality data to the Secretary. Subpar. (W) was added after subpar. (V) to reflect the probable intent of Congress, notwithstanding directory language adding subpar. at the end of par. (1).
Subsec. (j)(1)(A). Pub. L. 111–148, § 6401(a)(1), inserted at end “Such process shall include screening of providers and suppliers in accordance with paragraph (2), a provisional period of enhanced oversight in accordance with paragraph (3), disclosure requirements in accordance with paragraph (4), the imposition of temporary enrollment moratoria in accordance with paragraph (5), and the establishment of compliance programs in accordance with paragraph (6).”
Subsec. (j)(2). Pub. L. 111–148, § 6401(a)(3), added par. (2). Former par. (2) redesignated (8).
Subsec. (j)(2)(C). Pub. L. 111–148, § 10603(a), redesignated cls. (ii) to (iv) as (i) to (iii), respectively, substituted “clause (ii)” for “clause (iii)” in cl. (i), and struck out former cl. (i) which read as follows: “Except as provided in clause (iii), the Secretary shall impose a fee on each individual provider of medical or other items or services or supplier (such as a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist) with respect to which screening is conducted under this paragraph in an amount equal to—
“(I) for 2010, $200; and
“(II) for 2011 and each subsequent year, the amount determined under this clause for the preceding year, adjusted by the percentage change in the consumer price index for all urban consumers (all items; United States city average) for the 12-month period ending with June of the previous year.”
Subsec. (j)(2)(E), (F). Pub. L. 111–192, § 103(b), added subpar. (E) and redesignated former subpar. (E) as (F).
Subsec. (j)(3). Pub. L. 111–148, § 6401(a)(3), added par. (3).
Subsec. (j)(4), (5). Pub. L. 111–152, § 1304, added par. (4) and redesignated former par. (4) as (5). Former par. (5) redesignated (6).
Pub. L. 111–148, § 6401(a)(3), added pars. (4) and (5).
Subsec. (j)(6). Pub. L. 111–192, § 103(c)(1), substituted “medicare” for “past-due” in heading.
Pub. L. 111–152, § 1304(1), redesignated par. (5) as (6). Former par. (6) redesignated (7).
Pub. L. 111–148, § 6401(a)(3), added par. (6).
Subsec. (j)(6)(A). Pub. L. 111–192, § 103(c)(2), substituted “amount described in subparagraph (B)(ii) due from such” for “past-due obligations described in subparagraph (B)(ii) of an”.
Subsec. (j)(6)(B)(ii). Pub. L. 111–192, § 103(c)(3), substituted “an amount that is more than the amount required to be paid” for “a past-due obligation”.
Subsec. (j)(7). Pub. L. 111–152, § 1304(1), redesignated par. (6) as (7). Former par. (7) redesignated (8).
Pub. L. 111–148, § 6401(a)(3), added par. (7).
Subsec. (j)(8). Pub. L. 111–152, § 1304(1), redesignated par. (7) as (8) relating to compliance programs.
Pub. L. 111–148, § 6401(a)(2), as amended by Pub. L. 111–148, § 10603(b), redesignated par. (2) as (8).
Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 111–148, § 3005(2), added subsec. (k).
2008—Subsec. (e)(1). Pub. L. 110–275 substituted “section through the operation of subsection (g) or (ll)(2) of section 1395x” for “section through the operation of section 1395x(g)” in two places, substituted “defined),” for “defined) or”, and inserted “, or (through the operation of section 1395x(ll)(2) of this title) with respect to the furnishing of outpatient speech-language pathology” before “; and”.
2003—Pub. L. 108–173, § 936(a)(1), inserted “; enrollment processes” in section catchline.
Subsec. (a)(1)(O). Pub. L. 108–173, § 236(a)(1), substituted “part C, with a PACE provider under section 1395eee or 1396u–4 of this title, or” for “part C or”, struck out “(i)” before “with a risk-sharing contract”, struck out “and (ii)” before “which does not have a contract”, inserted “(or, in the case of a PACE provider, contract or other agreement)” after “have a contract”, and substituted “members of the organization or PACE program eligible individuals enrolled with the PACE provider,” for “members of the organization”.
Subsec. (a)(1)(T). Pub. L. 108–173, § 505(b), added subpar. (T).
Subsec. (a)(1)(U). Pub. L. 108–173, § 506(a), added subpar. (U).
Subsec. (a)(1)(V). Pub. L. 108–173, § 947(a)(1), added subpar. (V).
Subsec. (b)(2)(D). Pub. L. 108–173, § 736(a)(13), realigned margins.
Subsec. (b)(4). Pub. L. 108–173, § 947(a)(2), added par. (4).
Subsec. (h)(1). Pub. L. 108–173, § 932(b), (c)(1), designated existing provisions as subpar. (A) and added subpars. (B) and (C).
Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 108–173, § 936(a)(2), added subsec. (j).
2000—Subsec. (a)(1)(H)(ii)(I). Pub. L. 106–554 inserted “during a period in which the resident is provided covered post-hospital extended care services (or, for services described in section 1395x(s)(2)(D) of this title, that are furnished to such an individual without regard to such period)” after “skilled nursing facility”.
1999—Subsec. (a)(1)(I)(iii). Pub. L. 106–113, § 1000(a)(6) [title III, § 321(k)(11)(A)], substituted comma for semicolon at end.
Subsec. (a)(1)(N)(iv). Pub. L. 106–113, § 1000(a)(6) [title III, § 321(k)(11)(B)], struck out “and” at end.
Subsec. (a)(1)(O). Pub. L. 106–113, § 1000(a)(6) [title III, § 321(k)(11)(C)], substituted comma for semicolon at end.
Subsec. (a)(1)(Q). Pub. L. 106–113, § 1000(a)(6) [title III, § 321(k)(12)(A)], substituted comma for semicolon at end.
Subsec. (a)(1)(R). Pub. L. 106–113, § 1000(a)(6) [title III, § 321(k)(12)(B)], inserted “, and” at end.
1997—Subsec. (a)(1)(A). Pub. L. 105–33, § 4714(b)(1), designated existing provisions as cl. (i) and inserted before comma at end “, and (ii) not to impose any charge that is prohibited under section 1396a(n)(3) of this title”.
Subsec. (a)(1)(F)(ii). Pub. L. 105–33, § 4201(c)(1), substituted “critical access” for “rural primary care”.
Subsec. (a)(1)(H). Pub. L. 105–33, § 4511(a)(2)(D), substituted “section 1395x(s)(2)(K) of this title” for “section 1395x(s)(2)(K)(i) or 1395x(s)(2)(K)(iii) of this title”.
Pub. L. 105–33, § 4432(b)(5)(F), designated existing provisions as cl. (i), redesignated former cls. (i) and (ii) as subcls. (I) and (II), respectively, and added cl. (ii).
Pub. L. 105–33, § 4201(c)(1), substituted “critical access” for “rural primary care” in two places.
Subsec. (a)(1)(I), (N). Pub. L. 105–33, § 4201(c)(1), substituted “critical access” for “rural primary care” in introductory provisions of subpars. (I) and (N) and in subpar. (N)(i).
Subsec. (a)(1)(O). Pub. L. 105–33, § 4002(e), struck out “in the case of hospitals and skilled nursing facilities,” before “to accept as payment in full for”, “inpatient hospital and extended care” after “to accept as payment in full for”, and “(in the case of hospitals) or limits (in the case of skilled nursing facilities)” after “the organization the amounts”; inserted “with a Medicare+Choice organization under part C or” after “any individual enrolled” and “(less any payments under sections 1395ww(d)(11) and 1395ww(h)(3)(D) of this title)” after “under this subchapter”.
Subsec. (a)(1)(S). Pub. L. 105–33, § 4321(b), added subpar. (S). Subpar. (S) was added after subpar. (R) to reflect the probable intent of Congress, notwithstanding directory language adding subpar. at the end of par. (1).
Subsec. (a)(2)(A). Pub. L. 105–33, § 4541(a)(3), which directed the amendment of subsec. (a)(2)(A)(ii) by inserting the following at the end “In the case of services described in section 1395l(a)(8) of this title or section 1395l(a)(9) of this title for which payment is made under part B under section 1395m(k) of this title, clause (ii) of the first sentence shall be applied by substituting for 20 percent of the reasonable charge for such services 20 percent of the lesser of the actual charge or the applicable fee schedule amount (as defined in such section) for such services.”, was executed by inserting the material at the end of subpar. (A) to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
Pub. L. 105–33, § 4523(b), which directed the amendment of subsec. (a)(2)(A)(ii) by inserting the following at the end “In the case of items and services for which payment is made under part B under the prospective payment system established under section 1395l(t) of this title, clause (ii) of the first sentence shall be applied by substituting for 20 percent of the reasonable charge, the applicable copayment amount established under section 1395l(t)(5) of this title.”, was executed by inserting the material at the end of subpar. (A) to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 105–33, § 4201(c)(1), substituted “critical access” for “rural primary care” wherever appearing.
Subsec. (b)(2)(D). Pub. L. 105–33, § 4302(a), added subpar. (D).
Subsec. (f)(1). Pub. L. 105–33, § 4002(d)(1), inserted “1395w–25(i),” after “1395l(s),” and “, Medicare+Choice organization,” after “provider of services” in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (f)(1)(B). Pub. L. 105–33, § 4641(a), substituted “in a prominent part of the individual’s current medical record” for “in the individual’s medical record”.
Subsec. (f)(2)(E). Pub. L. 105–33, § 4002(d)(2), inserted “or a Medicare+Choice organization” after “section 1395l(a)(1)(A) of this title”.
Subsec. (f)(4). Pub. L. 105–12 added par. (4).
1996—Subsec. (a)(1)(R). Pub. L. 104–191 added subpar. (R).
1994—Subsec. (a)(1)(H). Pub. L. 103–432, § 147(e)(7), substituted “section 1395x(s)(2)(K)(i) or 1395x(s)(2)(K)(iii) of this title” for “section 1395x(s)(2)(K)(i) of this title”.
Subsec. (a)(2)(A). Pub. L. 103–432, § 156(a)(2)(E), struck out “, with respect to items and services furnished in connection with obtaining a second opinion required under section 1320c–13(c)(2) of this title (or a third opinion, if the second opinion was in disagreement with the first opinion),” after “section 1395x(s)(10)(A) of this title”.
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 103–432, § 106(b)(1)(B), substituted “long-stay cases in a hospital” for “long-stay cases in a hospital or skilled nursing facility”, “such hospital” for “such hospital or facility” in two places, “period of such services” for “period of such services or for post-hospital extended care services after such day of a continuous period of such care as is prescribed in or pursuant to regulations, as the case may be”, and “notice to the hospital” for “notice to the hospital, or (in the case of a skilled nursing facility) to the facility and the hospital or hospitals with which it has a transfer agreement,”.
Subsec. (f)(1). Pub. L. 103–432, § 160(d)(2), substituted “1395l(s)” for “1395l(r)” in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (h)(1). Pub. L. 103–296 inserted before period at end “, except that, in so applying such sections and in applying section 405(l) of this title thereto, any reference therein to the Commissioner of Social Security or the Social Security Administration shall be considered a reference to the Secretary or the Department of Health and Human Services, respectively”.
1991—Subsec. (a)(1)(J). Pub. L. 102–83 substituted “section 1713 of title 38” for “section 613 of title 38”.
Subsec. (a)(1)(L). Pub. L. 102–83 substituted “section 1703 of title 38” for “section 603 of title 38”.
Pub. L. 102–54 substituted “Secretary of Veterans Affairs” for “Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs”.
1990—Subsec. (a)(1)(F)(i). Pub. L. 101–508, § 4008(m)(3)(G)[(F)](i), substituted “),” for comma at end.
Subsec. (a)(1)(F)(ii). Pub. L. 101–508, § 4008(m)(3)(G)[(F)](ii), substituted “paragraph (3)(A),” for “paragraph (4)(A);”.
Subsec. (a)(1)(H). Pub. L. 101–508, § 4157(c)(2), inserted “services described by section 1395x(s)(2)(K)(i) of this title, certified nurse-midwife services, qualified psychologist services, and” after “and other than”.
Subsec. (a)(1)(I)(i). Pub. L. 101–508, § 4008(b)(3)(B), inserted “and to meet the requirements of such section” after “section 1395dd of this title”.
Subsec. (a)(1)(P). Pub. L. 101–508, § 4153(d)(1), substituted “catheters, catheter supplies, ostomy bags, and supplies related to ostomy care” for “ostomy supplies”.
Subsec. (a)(1)(Q). Pub. L. 101–508, § 4206(a)(1), added subpar. (Q).
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 101–508, § 4162(b)(2), substituted “include—” and pars. (1) and (2) for “include a clinic, rehabilitation agency, or public health agency if, in the case of a clinic or rehabilitation agency, such clinic or agency meets the requirements of section 1395x(p)(4)(A) of this title (or meets the requirements of such section through the operation of section 1395x(g) of this title), or if, in the case of a public health agency, such agency meets the requirements of section 1395x(p)(4)(B) of this title (or meets the requirements of such section through the operation of section 1395x(g) of this title), but only with respect to the furnishing of outpatient physical therapy services (as therein defined) or (through the operation of section 1395x(g) of this title) with respect to the furnishing of outpatient occupational therapy services.”
Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 101–508, § 4206(a)(2), added subsec. (f).
1989—Subsec. (a)(1)(F)(i)(III). Pub. L. 101–234, § 301(b)(4), (d)(1), amended subcl. (III) identically substituting “fiscal year)” for “fiscal year))” before “of such reviews,” at end.
Subsec. (a)(1)(F)(ii). Pub. L. 101–239, § 6003(g)(3)(D)(xii)(I), inserted “rural primary care hospitals,” after “hospitals,”.
Subsec. (a)(1)(H). Pub. L. 101–239, § 6003(g)(3)(D)(xii)(II), inserted “and in the case of rural primary care hospitals which provide rural primary care hospital services” after “payment may be made under this subchapter”.
Subsec. (a)(1)(I). Pub. L. 101–239, § 6018(a)(1), amended subpar. (I) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (I) read as follows: “in the case of a hospital and in the case of a rural primary care hospital, to comply with the requirements of section 1395dd of this title to the extent applicable,”.
Pub. L. 101–239, § 6003(g)(3)(D)(xii)(III), inserted “and in the case of a rural primary care hospital” after “hospital”.
Subsec. (a)(1)(N). Pub. L. 101–239, § 6003(g)(3)(D)(xii)(IV), substituted “hospitals and rural primary care hospitals” for “hospitals” in introductory provisions and “hospital or rural primary care hospital,” for “hospital,” in cl. (i).
Subsec. (a)(1)(N)(iii), (iv). Pub. L. 101–239, § 6018(a)(2), added cls. (iii) and (iv).
Subsec. (a)(1)(P). Pub. L. 101–239, § 6112(e)(3), added subpar. (P).
Subsec. (a)(2)(A). Pub. L. 101–234, § 201(a), repealed Pub. L. 100–360, §§ 201(b), (d), 202(h)(1), and provided that the provisions of law amended or repealed by such sections are restored or revived as if such sections had not been enacted, see 1988 Amendment notes below.
Subsec. (a)(2)(B). Pub. L. 101–239, § 6017, redesignated cl. (i) as subpar. (B) and struck out cl. (ii) which authorized charges for items or services more expensive than determined to be necessary and which have not been requested by the individual to the extent that such costs in the second fiscal period preceding the fiscal period in which such charges are imposed exceed necessary costs, under certain circumstances.
Subsec. (a)(3)(A), (B). Pub. L. 101–239, § 6003(g)(3)(D)(xiii)(I), substituted “hospital, rural primary care hospital,” for “hospital,” wherever appearing.
Subsec. (a)(3)(C)(ii)(II). Pub. L. 101–239, § 6003(g)(3)(D)(xiii)(II), substituted “facilities, rural primary care hospitals,” for “facilities” in two places.
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 101–234, § 101(a), repealed Pub. L. 100–360, § 104(d)(5), and provided that the provisions of law amended or repealed by such section are restored or revived as if such section had not been enacted, see 1988 Amendment note below.
Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 101–239, § 6020, added subsec. (i).
1988—Subsec. (a)(1)(M). Pub. L. 100–360, § 411(c)(2)(C)(i), as added by Pub. L. 100–485, § 608(d)(19)(A), struck out “and” at end.
Subsec. (a)(1)(N). Pub. L. 100–360, § 411(c)(2)(C)(ii), as added by Pub. L. 100–485, § 608(d)(19)(A), substituted “, and” for period at end.
Subsec. (a)(1)(O). Pub. L. 100–360, § 411(c)(2)(A)(i), substituted cls. (i) and (ii) for “with a risk-sharing contract under section 1395mm of this title”.
Subsec. (a)(2)(A). Pub. L. 100–360, § 201(d), substituted “section 1395l(d)(1) of this title” for “section 1395l(c) of this title” in second sentence.
Pub. L. 100–360, § 411(g)(1)(D), substituted “section 1395m(a)(1)(B) of this title” for “section 1395m(a)(2) of this title” in last sentence.
Pub. L. 100–360, § 202(h)(1), inserted “1395m(c),” after “1395l(b),” and “and in the case of covered outpatient drugs, applicable coinsurance percent (specified in section 1395m(c)(2)(C) of this title) of the lesser of the actual charges for the drugs or the payment limit (established under section 1395m(c)(3) of this title)” after “established by the Secretary”.
Pub. L. 100–360, § 201(b), inserted at end “A provider of services may not impose a charge under the first sentence of this subparagraph for services for which payment is made to the provider pursuant to section 1395l(c) of this title (relating to catastrophic benefits).”
Subsec. (a)(3)(C)(ii). Pub. L. 100–360, § 411(j)(5), made technical correction to directory language of Pub. L. 100–203, § 4097(b), see 1987 Amendment note below.
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 100–360, § 104(d)(5), as amended by Pub. L. 100–485, § 608(d)(3)(F), struck out “post-hospital” before “extended care services”.
Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 100–485, § 608(f)(1), struck out subsec. (f) which provided for termination or decertification and alternatives thereto.
Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 100–360, § 411(i)(4)(C)(vi), added Pub. L. 100–203, § 4085(i)(28), see 1987 Amendment note below.
1987—Subsec. (a)(1)(F)(i)(III). Pub. L. 100–203, § 4097(a), substituted “1988” for “1986” and inserted “and for any direct or administrative costs incurred as a result of review functions added with respect to a subsequent fiscal year” after “inflation”.
Subsec. (a)(1)(O). Pub. L. 100–203, § 4012(a), added subpar. (O).
Subsec. (a)(2)(A). Pub. L. 100–203, § 4062(d)(4), inserted at end “Notwithstanding the first sentence of this subparagraph, a home health agency may charge such an individual or person, with respect to covered items subject to payment under section 1395m(a) of this title, the amount of any deduction imposed under section 1395l(b) of this title and 20 percent of the payment basis described in section 1395m(a)(2) of this title.”
Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 100–93, § 8(d)(1), redesignated par. (4) as (3) and struck out former par. (3) which read as follows: “The Secretary may refuse to enter into or renew an agreement under this section with a provider of services if any person who has a direct or indirect ownership or control interest of 5 percent or more in such provider, or who is an officer, director, agent, or managing employee (as defined in section 1320a–5(b) of this title) of such provider, is a person described in section 1320a–5(a) of this title.”
Subsec. (a)(3)(C)(ii). Pub. L. 100–203, § 4097(b), as amended by Pub. L. 100–360, § 411(j)(5), amended cl. (ii) generally. Prior to amendment, cl. (ii) read as follows: “shall not be less in the aggregate for hospitals, facilities, and agencies for a fiscal year than the amounts the Secretary determines to be sufficient to cover the costs of such organizations’ conducting the activities described in subparagraph (A) with respect to such hospitals, facilities, or agencies under part B of subchapter XI of this chapter.”
Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 100–93, § 8(d)(1)(B), redesignated par. (4) as (3).
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 100–93, § 8(d)(2), amended subsec. (b) generally, substituting pars. (1) to (3) for former pars. (1) to (5).
Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 100–93, § 8(d)(3), (4), substituted “the Secretary has terminated or has refused to renew an agreement under this subchapter with a provider of services” for “an agreement filed under this subchapter by a provider of services has been terminated by the Secretary” and inserted “or nonrenewal” after “termination”.
Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 100–203, § 4212(e)(4), redesignated par. (3) as (2) and struck out former par. (2) which read as follows: “In the case of a skilled nursing facility participating in the programs established by this subchapter and subchapter XIX of this chapter, the Secretary may enter into an agreement under this section only if such facility has been approved pursuant to section 1396i(a) of this title, and the term of any such agreement shall be in accordance with the period of approval of eligibility specified by the Secretary pursuant to such section.”
Subsec. (c)(3). Pub. L. 100–203, § 4212(e)(4), redesignated par. (3) as (2).
Pub. L. 100–93, § 8(d)(3), (4), substituted “the Secretary has terminated or has refused to renew an agreement under this subchapter with a provider of services” for “an agreement filed under this subchapter by a provider of services has been terminated by the Secretary” and inserted “or nonrenewal” after “termination”.
Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 100–203, § 4085(i)(28), as added by Pub. L. 100–360, § 411(i)(4)(C)(vi), substituted “money penalty” for “monetary penalty” in first sentence and amended second sentence generally. Prior to amendment, second sentence read as follows: “Such a penalty shall be imposed in the same manner as civil monetary penalties are imposed under section 1320a–7a of this title with respect to actions described in subsection (a) of that section.”
Pub. L. 100–203, § 4085(i)(17), substituted “inconsistent with an arrangement under subsection (a)(1)(H) or in violation of the requirement for such an arrangement” for “for a hospital outpatient service for which payment may be made under part B of this subchapter and such bill or request violates an arrangement under subsection (a)(1)(H)”.
Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 100–93, § 8(d)(5), added subsec. (h).
1986—Subsec. (a)(1)(F). Pub. L. 99–509, § 9353(e)(1)(A), designated existing provisions as cl. (i) and in cl. (i), as so designated, redesignated former cls. (i) to (iii) as subcls. (I) to (III), and added cl. (ii).
Pub. L. 99–272, § 9402(a), redesignated cl. (iv) as (iii) and in cl. (iii), as so redesignated, substituted “1986” for “1982”, and struck out former cl. (iii) which provided that the cost of such agreement to the hospital shall not be less than amount which reflects the rates per review established in fiscal year 1982 for both direct and administrative costs (adjusted for inflation).
Subsec. (a)(1)(H). Pub. L. 99–509, § 9343(c)(2), struck out “inpatient hospital” after “hospitals which provide” and substituted “a patient” for “an inpatient”.
Pub. L. 99–509, § 9320(h)(2), inserted “, and other than services of a certified registered nurse anesthetist” after “section 1395y(a)(14) of this title”.
Subsec. (a)(1)(I). Pub. L. 99–514 redesignated subpar. (I) relating to agreement not to charge for certain items and services as subpar. (K).
Pub. L. 99–272, § 9403(b), added subpar. (I) relating to agreement not to charge for certain items or services.
Pub. L. 99–272, § 9121(a), added subpar. (I) relating to compliance with the requirements of section 1395dd of this title.
Subsec. (a)(1)(J). Pub. L. 99–272, § 9122(a), added subpar. (J).
Subsec. (a)(1)(K). Pub. L. 99–514 redesignated subpar. (I) relating to agreement not to charge for certain items and services as subpar. (K).
Subsec. (a)(1)(L). Pub. L. 99–576 added subpar. (L).
Subsec. (a)(1)(M). Pub. L. 99–509, § 9305(b)(1), added subpar. (M).
Subsec. (a)(1)(N). Pub. L. 99–509, § 9332(e)(1), added subpar. (N).
Subsec. (a)(2)(A). Pub. L. 99–272, § 9401(b)(2)(F), inserted “, with respect to items and services furnished in connection with obtaining a second opinion required under section 1320c–13(c)(2) of this title (or a third opinion, if the second opinion was in disagreement with the first opinion),” after “1395x(s)(10)(A) of this title” in last sentence.
Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 99–509, § 9353(e)(1)(B), added par. (4).
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 99–509, § 9337(c)(2), inserted “(or meets the requirements of such section through the operation of section 1395x(g) of this title)” in two places, and inserted “or (through the operation of section 1395x(g) of this title) with respect to the furnishing of outpatient occupational therapy services” after “(as therein defined)”.
Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 99–509, § 9343(c)(3), added subsec. (g).
1984—Subsec. (a)(1)(E). Pub. L. 98–369, § 2354(b)(33), inserted a comma at end.
Subsec. (a)(1)(F). Pub. L. 98–369, § 2347(a)(2), repealed amendment made by Pub. L. 98–21, § 602(l)(1). See 1983 Amendment note below.
Pub. L. 98–369, § 2347(a)(1), substituted “maintain an agreement with a professional standards review organization (if there is such an organization in existence in the area in which the hospital is located) or with a utilization and quality control peer review organization which has a contract with the Secretary under part B of subchapter XI for the area in which the hospital is located, under which the organization” for “maintain an agreement with a utilization and quality control peer review organization (if there is such an organization which has a contract with the Secretary under part B of subchapter XI for the area in which the hospital is located) under which the organization”.
Pub. L. 98–369, § 2315(d), substituted “(b), (c), or (d)” for “(c) or (d)”.
Subsec. (a)(2)(A). Pub. L. 98–369, § 2323(b)(3), substituted “section 1395x(s)(10)(A) of this title” for “section 1395x(s)(10) of this title”.
Pub. L. 98–369, § 2321(c), inserted “or which are durable medical equipment furnished as home health services” after “part B”.
Pub. L. 98–369, § 2303(f), inserted “and with respect to clinical diagnostic laboratory tests” after “section 1395x(s)(10) of this title”.
Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 98–369, § 2354(b)(34), realigned margin.
Pub. L. 98–369, § 2335(d)(1), substituted “(including inpatient psychiatric hospital services)” for “(including tuberculosis hospital services and inpatient psychiatric hospital services)”.
Subsec. (b)(4). Pub. L. 98–369, § 2348(a), substituted “more than 30 days after such effective date” for “after the calendar year in which such termination is effective”.
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 98–369, § 2335(d)(2), substituted “(including inpatient psychiatric hospital services)” for “(including inpatient tuberculosis hospital services and inpatient psychiatric hospital services)”.
1983—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 98–21, § 602(l)(2), inserted provision at end of par. (1) that in the case of a hospital which has an agreement in effect with an organization described in subparagraph (F), which organization’s contract with the Secretary under part B of subchapter XI terminates on or after
Subsec. (a)(1)(F). Pub. L. 98–21, § 602(l)(1), which provided that, effective
Subsec. (a)(1)(F) to (H). Pub. L. 98–21, § 602(f)(1), added subpars. (F) to (H).
Subsec. (a)(2)(A). Pub. L. 97–448, § 309(b)(11), inserted a comma after “1395e(a)(1)”.
Pub. L. 97–448, § 309(a)(5), amended directory language of Pub. L. 97–248, § 122(g)(5), to correct an error, and did not involve any change in text. See 1982 Amendment note below.
Subsec. (a)(2)(B)(ii). Pub. L. 98–21, § 602(f)(2), inserted “and except with respect to inpatient hospital costs with respect to which amounts are payable under section 1395ww(d) of this title” after “(except with respect to emergency services)” in provision preceding subcl. (I).
1982—Subsec. (a)(1)(B). Pub. L. 97–248, § 128(d)(4), inserted “of section 1395y(a) of this title”.
Subsec. (a)(1)(E). Pub. L. 97–248, § 144, added subpar. (E).
Subsec. (a)(2)(A). Pub. L. 97–248, § 122(g)(5), as amended by Pub. L. 97–448, § 309(a)(5), substituted “(a)(3), or (a)(4)” for “or (a)(3)”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 97–248, § 128(a)(5), in provisions preceding par. (1), struck out “(and in the case of a skilled nursing facility, prior to the end of the term specified in subsection (a)(1) of this section)” after “may be terminated”.
Subsec. (b)(4)(A). Pub. L. 97–248, § 122(g)(6), inserted “or hospice care” after “home health services”.
1981—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 97–35 struck out provision following subpar. (D) which provided that an agreement with a skilled nursing facility be for a term not exceeding 12 months with the exception that the Secretary could extend the time in specified situations.
1980—Subsec. (a)(2)(A). Pub. L. 96–611 inserted provision that a provider of services may not impose a charge under clause (ii) of the first sentence of this subparagraph with respect to items and services described in section 1395x(s)(10) of this title for which payment is made under part B of this subchapter.
Subsec. (c)(3). Pub. L. 96–272 added par. (3).
Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 96–499 added subsec. (f).
1978—Subsec. (a)(2)(A). Pub. L. 95–292 provided for computation of and charging of coinsurance amounts for items and services furnished individuals with end stage renal disease on the basis established by the Secretary.
1977—Subsec. (a)(1)(D). Pub. L. 95–142, § 15(a), added subpar. (D).
Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 95–142, § 8(b)(1), added par. (3).
Subsec. (b)(2)(C). Pub. L. 95–142, § 3(b), designated existing provisions as subcl. (i) and added subcl. (ii).
Subsec. (b)(2)(F). Pub. L. 95–142, § 13(b)(3), substituted “of a quality which fails to meet professionally recognized standards of health care” for “harmful to individuals or to be of a grossly inferior quality”, and struck out provisions relating to approval by an appropriate program review team.
Subsec. (b)(2)(G). Pub. L. 95–142, § 8(b)(2), added cl. (G).
Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 95–210 substituted “section 1396i(a) of this title” for “section 1396i of this title”.
1972—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 92–603, §§ 227(d)(2), 249A(b), 278(a)(17), (b)(18), 281(c), substituted “Any provider of services (except a fund designated for purposes of section 1395f(g) and section 1395n(e) of this title)” for “Any provider of services”, “skilled nursing facility” for “extended care facility”, inserted provision that the agreement be for a term of not to exceed 12 months with an allowable extension of 2 months under specified circumstances, redesignated subpar. (B) as (C) and added subpar. (B).
Subsec. (a)(2)(B). Pub. L. 92–603, § 223(e), designated existing provisions as cl. (i) and added cl. (ii).
Subsec. (a)(2)(C). Pub. L. 92–603, § 223(g)(2), substituted “this subparagraph” for “clause (iii) of the preceding sentence”.
Subsec. (a)(2)(D). Pub. L. 92–603, § 223(g)(1), added subpar. (D).
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 92–603, §§ 229(b), 249A(c), 278(a)(17), inserted “(and in the case of an extended care facility, prior to the end of the term specified in subsection (a)(1) of this section)” in provision preceding par. (1), in par. (2), added cls. (D) to (F), and in par. (3), substituted “(including tuberculosis hospital services and inpatient psychiatric hospital services) or post-hospital extended care services, with respect to services furnished after the effective date of such termination, except that payment may be made for up to thirty days with respect to inpatient institutional services furnished to any eligible individual who was admitted to such institution prior to” for “(including inpatient tuberculosis hospital services and inpatient psychiatric hospital services) or post-hospital extended care services, with respect to such services furnished to any individual who is admitted to the hospital or extended care facility furnishing such services on or after” and substituted “skilled nursing facility” for “extended care facility”.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 92–603, § 249A(d), designated existing provisions as par. (1) and added par. (2).
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 92–603, § 278(a)(17), substituted “skilled nursing facility” for “extended care facility” and “a” for “an”.
1968—Subsec. (a)(2)(A). Pub. L. 90–248, § 129(c)(12)(A)(i), (ii), substituted “or (a)(3)” for “, (a)(2), or (a)(4)” in cl. (i), and deleted “or, in the case of outpatient hospital diagnostic services, for which payment is made under part A” in cl. (ii).
Subsec. (a)(2)(C). Pub. L. 90–248, § 129(c)(12)(B), substituted “1395e(a)(2)” for “1395e(a)(3)”.
Pub. L. 90–248, § 135(b), authorized a provider of services to charge for blood in accordance with its customary practices, included, in addition to whole blood for which a provider of services may charge, equivalent quantities of packed red blood cells, and provided that blood furnished an individual will be deemed replaced when the provider is given one pint of blood for each pint of blood (or equivalent quantities of packed red blood cells) furnished the individual to which the three pint deductible applies.
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 90–248, § 133(c), added subsec. (e).
References to Medicare+Choice deemed to refer to Medicare Advantage or MA, subject to an appropriate transition provided by the Secretary of Health and Human Services in the use of those terms, see section 201 of Pub. L. 108–173, set out as a note under section 1395w–21 of this title.
Amendment by Pub. L. 117–328 applicable with respect to items and services furnished on or after
Amendment by section 125(b)(1), (2)(A) of Pub. L. 116–260 applicable to items and services furnished on or after
Amendment by Pub. L. 115–182 effective on the date described in section 101(b) of Pub. L. 115–182, see section 144(b) of Pub. L. 115–182, set out as a note under section 1712 of Title 38, Veterans’ Benefits.
Amendment by Pub. L. 112–40 applicable to contracts entered into or renewed on or after
Amendment by section 6406(b) of Pub. L. 111–148 applicable to orders, certifications, and referrals made on or after
Amendment by Pub. L. 110–275 applicable to services furnished on or after
Pub. L. 108–173, title II, § 236(c),
Amendment by section 505(b) of Pub. L. 108–173 first applicable to the wage index for discharges occurring on or after
Pub. L. 108–173, title V, § 506(b),
Amendment by section 932(b), (c)(1) of Pub. L. 108–173 applicable to appeals filed on or after
Pub. L. 108–173, title IX, § 936(b), “(1) The Secretary [of Health and Human Services] shall provide for the establishment of the enrollment process under section 1866(j)(1) of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 1395cc(j)(1)], as added by subsection (a)(2), within 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act [“(2) Section 1866(j)(1)(C) of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 1395cc(j)(1)(C)], as added by subsection (a)(2), shall apply with respect to changes in provider enrollment forms made on or after “(3) Section 1866(j)(2) [now 1866(j)(8)] of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 1395cc(j)(8)], as added by subsection (a)(2), shall apply to denials occurring on or after such date (not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act [
Pub. L. 108–173, title IX, § 947(b),
Amendment by Pub. L. 106–554 applicable to services furnished on or after
Amendment by Pub. L. 106–113 effective as if included in the enactment of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, Pub. L. 105–33, except as otherwise provided, see section 1000(a)(6) [title III, § 321(m)] of Pub. L. 106–113, set out as a note under section 1395d of this title.
Amendment by Pub. L. 105–12 effective
Amendment by section 4201(c)(1) of Pub. L. 105–33 applicable to services furnished on or after
Amendment by section 4302(a) of Pub. L. 105–33 effective
Amendment by section 4321(b) of Pub. L. 105–33 effective as of date specified by Secretary of Health and Human Services in regulations to be issued by Secretary not later than date which is one year after
Amendment by section 4432(b)(5)(F) of Pub. L. 105–33 applicable to items and services furnished on or after
Amendment by section 4511(a)(2)(D) of Pub. L. 105–33 applicable with respect to services furnished and supplies provided on and after
Amendment by section 4541(a)(3) of Pub. L. 105–33 applicable to services furnished on or after
Pub. L. 105–33, title IV, § 4641(b),
Amendments by section 4714(b)(1) of Pub. L. 105–33 applicable to payment for (and with respect to provider agreements with respect to) items and services furnished on or after
Pub. L. 103–432, title I, § 106(b)(2),
Amendment by section 147(e)(7) of Pub. L. 103–432 effective as if included in the enactment of Pub. L. 101–508, see section 147(g) of Pub. L. 103–432, set out as a note under section 1320a–3a of this title.
Amendment by section 156(a)(2)(E) of Pub. L. 103–432 applicable to services provided on or after
Amendment by Pub. L. 103–296 effective
Pub. L. 101–508, title IV, § 4008(b)(4),
Pub. L. 101–508, title IV, § 4153(d)(2),
Amendment by section 4157(c)(2) of Pub. L. 101–508 applicable to services furnished on or after
Amendment by section 4162(b)(2) of Pub. L. 101–508 applicable with respect to partial hospitalization services provided on or after
Amendment by section 4206(a) of Pub. L. 101–508 applicable with respect to services furnished on or after the first day of the first month beginning more than 1 year after
Pub. L. 101–239, title VI, § 6018(b),
Amendment by section 6112(e)(3) of Pub. L. 101–239 applicable with respect to items furnished on or after
Amendment by section 101(a) of Pub. L. 101–234 effective
Amendment by section 201(a) of Pub. L. 101–234 effective
Amendment by section 608(d)(3)(F), (19)(A) of Pub. L. 100–485 effective as if included in the enactment of the Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act of 1988, Pub. L. 100–360, and amendment by section 608(f)(1) of Pub. L. 100–485 effective
Amendment by section 104(d)(5) of Pub. L. 100–360 effective
Amendment by section 202(h)(1) of Pub. L. 100–360 applicable to items dispensed on or after
Except as specifically provided in section 411 of Pub. L. 100–360, amendment by section 411(c)(2)(C), (g)(1)(D), (i)(4)(C)(vi), (j)(5) of Pub. L. 100–360, as it relates to a provision in the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987, Pub. L. 100–203, effective as if included in the enactment of that provision in Pub. L. 100–203, see section 411(a) of Pub. L. 100–360, set out as a Reference to OBRA; Effective Date note under section 106 of Title 1, General Provisions.
Pub. L. 100–360, title IV, § 411(c)(2)(A)(ii),
Amendment by section 4012(a) of Pub. L. 100–203 applicable to admissions occurring on or after
Amendment by section 4062(d)(4) of Pub. L. 100–203 applicable to covered items (other than oxygen and oxygen equipment) furnished on or after
Pub. L. 100–203, title IV, § 4085(i)(17),
Pub. L. 100–203, title IV, § 4097(c),
Amendment by section 4212(e)(4) of Pub. L. 100–203 applicable to nursing facility services furnished on or after
Amendment by Pub. L. 100–93 effective at end of fourteen-day period beginning
Pub. L. 99–576, title II, § 233(b),
Amendment by Pub. L. 99–514 effective, except as otherwise provided, as if included in enactment of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, Pub. L. 99–272, see section 1895(e) of Pub. L. 99–514, set out as a note under section 162 of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code.
Pub. L. 99–509, title IX, § 9305(b)(2),
Amendment by section 9320(h)(2) of Pub. L. 99–509 applicable to services furnished on or after
Pub. L. 99–509, title IX, § 9332(e)(2),
Amendment by section 9337(c)(2) of Pub. L. 99–509 applicable to expenses incurred for outpatient occupational therapy services furnished on or after
Amendment by section 9343(c)(2), (3) of Pub. L. 99–509 applicable to services furnished after
Pub. L. 99–509, title IX, § 9353(e)(3)(A),
Amendment by section 9121(a) of Pub. L. 99–272 effective on first day of first month that begins at least 90 days after
Pub. L. 99–272, title IX, § 9122(b),
Pub. L. 99–272, title IX, § 9402(c)(1),
Amendment by section 9403(b) of Pub. L. 99–272 effective
Amendment by section 2303(f) of Pub. L. 98–369 applicable to clinical diagnostic laboratory tests furnished on or after
Amendment by section 2315(d) of Pub. L. 98–369 effective as though included in the enactment of the Social Security Amendments of 1983, Pub. L. 98–21, see section 2315(g) of Pub. L. 98–369, set out as an Effective and Termination Dates of 1984 Amendment note under section 1395ww of this title.
Amendment by section 2321(c) of Pub. L. 98–369 applicable to items and services furnished on or after
Amendment by section 2323(b)(3) of Pub. L. 98–369 applicable to services furnished on or after
Amendment by section 2335(d) of Pub. L. 98–369 effective
Amendment by section 2347(a) of Pub. L. 98–369 effective
Pub. L. 98–369, div. B, title III, § 2348(b),
Amendment by section 2354(b)(33), (34) of Pub. L. 98–369 effective
Pub. L. 98–21, title VI, § 602(l),
Amendment by section 602(f)(2) of Pub. L. 98–21 applicable to items and services furnished by or under arrangement with a hospital beginning with its first cost reporting period that begins on or after
Subsec. (a)(1)(F) to (H) of this section, as added by section 602(f)(1)(C) of Pub. L. 98–21, effective
Amendment by section 309(a)(5) of Pub. L. 97–448 effective as if originally included in the provision of the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982, Pub. L. 97–248, to which such amendment relates, see section 309(c)(1) of Pub. L. 97–448, set out as a note under section 426 of this title.
Amendment by section 309(b)(11) of Pub. L. 97–448 effective as if originally included as a part of this section as this section was amended by the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982, Pub. L. 97–248, see section 309(c)(2) of Pub. L. 97–448, set out as a note under section 426–1 of this title.
Amendment by section 122(g)(5), (6) of Pub. L. 97–248 applicable to hospice care provided on or after
Amendment by section 128(a)(5) of Pub. L. 97–248 effective as if originally included as part of this section as this section was amended by the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981, Pub. L. 97–35, see section 128(e)(2) of Pub. L. 97–248, set out as a note under section 1395x of this title.
Amendment by section 128(d)(4) of Pub. L. 97–248 effective
Amendment by section 144 of Pub. L. 97–248 effective with respect to contracts entered into or renewed on or after
Amendment by Pub. L. 96–611 effective
Amendment by Pub. L. 95–292 effective with respect to services, supplies, and equipment furnished after the third calendar month beginning after
Pub. L. 95–210, § 2(f), “(1) The amendments made by this section [amending this section and sections 1396a, 1396d, and 1396i of this title] shall (except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2)) apply to medical assistance provided, under a State plan approved under title XIX of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.], on and after the first day of the first calendar quarter that begins more than six months after the date of enactment of this Act [“(2) In the case of a State plan for medical assistance under title XIX of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.] which the Secretary determines requires State legislation in order for the plan to meet the additional requirements imposed by the amendments made by this section, the State plan shall not be regarded as failing to comply with the requirements of such title [42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.] solely on the basis of its failure to meet these additional requirements before the first day of the first calendar quarter beginning after the close of the first regular session of the State legislature that begins after the date of enactment of this Act [
Amendment by section 3(b) of Pub. L. 95–142 effective
Amendment by section 8(b) of Pub. L. 95–142 [amending this section] applicable with respect to contracts, agreements, etc., made on and after first day of fourth month beginning after
Amendment by section 13(b)(3) of Pub. L. 95–142 effective
Pub. L. 95–142, § 15(b),
Amendment by section 223(e), (g) of Pub. L. 92–603 effective with respect to accounting periods beginning after
Amendment by section 227(d)(2) of Pub. L. 92–603 applicable with respect to accounting periods beginning after
Pub. L. 92–603, title II, § 249A(e),
Amendment by section 281(c) of Pub. L. 92–603 applicable in the case of notices sent to individuals after 1968, see section 281(g) of Pub. L. 92–603, set out as a note under section 1395gg of this title.
Amendment by section 129(c)(12) of Pub. L. 90–248 applicable with respect to services furnished after
Amendment by section 133(c) of Pub. L. 90–248 applicable with respect to services furnished after
Amendment by section 135(b) of Pub. L. 90–248 applicable with respect to payment for blood (or packed red blood cells) furnished an individual after
Pub. L. 108–173, title V, § 506(c),
Nothing in section 102 of div. BB of Pub. L. 116–260 to be construed as modifying, reducing, or eliminating the requirements under 42 U.S.C. 1395cc(a)(1)(U), see section 102(d)(3) of div. BB of Pub. L. 116–260, set out as a note under section 1621u of Title 25, Indians.
Pub. L. 111–148, title VI, § 6401(b)(2),
Pub. L. 110–275, title I, § 187, “(a) Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act [“(1) the extent to which Medicare providers and plans are complying with the Office for Civil Rights’ Guidance to Federal Financial Assistance Recipients Regarding Title VI Prohibition Against National Origin Discrimination Affecting Limited English Proficient Persons and the Office of Minority Health’s Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services Standards in health care; and“(2) a description of the costs associated with or savings related to the provision of language services.Such report shall include recommendations on improving compliance with CLAS Standards and recommendations on improving enforcement of CLAS Standards.“(b) Not later than one year after the date of publication of the report under subsection (a), the Department of Health and Human Services shall implement changes responsive to any deficiencies identified in the report.”
Pub. L. 108–173, title VI, § 650, “(a) “(1) The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study on concierge care (as defined in paragraph (2)) to determine the extent to which such care—“(A) is used by medicare beneficiaries (as defined in section 1802(b)(5)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395a(b)(5)(A))); and“(B) has impacted upon the access of medicare beneficiaries (as so defined) to items and services for which reimbursement is provided under the medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.).“(2) In this section, the term ‘concierge care’ means an arrangement under which, as a prerequisite for the provision of a health care item or service to an individual, a physician, practitioner (as described in section 1842(b)(18)(C) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395u(b)(18)(C))), or other individual—“(A) charges a membership fee or another incidental fee to an individual desiring to receive the health care item or service from such physician, practitioner, or other individual; or“(B) requires the individual desiring to receive the health care item or service from such physician, practitioner, or other individual to purchase an item or service.“(b) Not later than the date that is 12 months after the date of enactment of this Act [
Pub. L. 101–508, title IV, § 4206(c),
Pub. L. 99–576, title II, § 233(c), “(1) The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall periodically submit to the Congress a report on the number of hospitals that have terminated or failed to renew an agreement under section 1866 of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 1395cc] as a result of the additional conditions imposed under the amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section].“(2) Not later than
[For termination, effective
Pub. L. 99–272, title IX, § 9122(d),
[For termination, effective
Pub. L. 98–369, div. B, title III, § 2347(b),
For authority to waive the requirements of subsec. (a)(1)(H) of this section for any cost period prior to
Pub. L. 97–248, title I, § 119, “(a) The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall undertake an initiative to improve medical review by intermediaries and carriers under title XVIII of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.] and to encourage similar review efforts by private insurers and other private entities. The initiative shall include the development of specific standards for measuring the performance of such intermediaries and carriers with respect to the identification and reduction of unnecessary utilization of health services.“(b) Where such review activity results in the denial of payment to providers of services under title XVIII of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.], such providers shall be prohibited, in accordance with sections 1866 and 1879 of such title [42 U.S.C. 1395cc, 1395pp], from collecting any payments from beneficiaries unless otherwise provided under such title.”
Pub. L. 92–603, title II, § 249A(f),