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US SB3688
Bill
AI Summary
- Increases the Medicare Geographic Practice Cost Index (GPCI) floor to 1.67 for both practice expense and work indices in Alaska, effective January 1, 2026
- Amends Section 1848(e)(1)(G) of the Social Security Act, which previously established a 1.0 floor for these indices from January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2025
- Applies specifically to physician fee schedule payments for services furnished in Alaska
- Raises reimbursement rates for Medicare providers in the state to better reflect higher costs of practicing medicine in remote areas
Legislative Description
RURAL Rate Act Rural Underpayment Remedy through Adjusted Local Rate Act
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
1/15/2026
Committee Referrals
Finance1/15/2026
Full Bill Text
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