- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 2
- Latest action
- May 7, 2025
What it does
The PATCH Act would amend the Social Security Act to establish a minimum work geographic index of 1.5 for physicians’ services provided in Hawaii, ensuring Medicare payments for such services are not reduced below this threshold starting January 1, 2026. This change would affect physicians practicing in Hawaii by increasing their Medicare reimbursement rates when the calculated work geographic index falls below 1.5. The adjustment is not required to be budget neutral, meaning it could increase federal Medicare spending without offsetting cuts elsewhere. The bill was introduced by Ms. Tokuda and Mr. Case and referred to the House Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means for…
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Where it goes next
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