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US SB1624
Bill
AI Summary
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Establishes a minimum floor of 1.5 on the work geographic index for Medicare physician services furnished in Hawaii, effective January 1, 2026
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Amends Section 1848(e) of the Social Security Act governing Medicare physician payment calculations
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Requires the Secretary to automatically increase Hawaii's work geographic index to 1.5 whenever the calculated index falls below that threshold
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Specifies that the floor adjustment shall not be applied in a budget-neutral manner, meaning increased Hawaii payments will not reduce payments elsewhere
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Introduced May 6, 2025 by Senators Schatz and Hirono and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance
Legislative Description
PATCH Act Protecting Access To Care in Hawaii Act
Health
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
5/6/2025