H.R. 786

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend incentive payments for participation in eligible alternative payment models under the Medicare program.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · January 28, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. LaHood

Table of contents

• H.R. 786
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Extending incentive payments for participation in eligible alternative payment models

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the Preserving Patient Access to Accountable Care Act.

SEC. 2. Extending incentive payments for participation in eligible alternative payment models

• (a) In general
  • Section 1833(z) of the Social Security Act () is amended— 42 U.S.C. 1395l(z)
    • in paragraph (1)(A)—
      • by striking with 2026and inserting with 2027; and
      • by inserting after ;
    • in paragraph (2)—
      • in subparagraph (B)—
        • (i) in the subsection heading, by striking and inserting ; and
        • (ii) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking and inserting ;
      • in subparagraph (C)—
        • (i) in the subparagraph heading, by striking and inserting ; and
        • (ii) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking and inserting ; and
      • in subparagraph (D), by striking and 2026and inserting 2026, and 2027; and
    • in paragraph (4)(B), by inserting after .
• (b) Conforming amendments
  • Section 1848(q)(1)(C)(iii) of the Social Security Act () is amended— 42 U.S.C. 1395w–4(q)(1)(C)(iii)
    • in subclause (II), by striking and inserting ; and
    • in subclause (III), by striking and inserting .