Title 42

The Public Health and Welfare

6,656 sections in this title — page 12 of 67.

§ 1395u

Provisions relating to the administration of part B

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XVIII— HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED › Part B— Supplementary Medical Insurance Benefits for Aged and Disabled

§ 1395uu

Payments to promote closing or conversion of underutilized hospital facilities

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XVIII— HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED › Part E— Miscellaneous Provisions

§ 1395v

Agreements with States

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XVIII— HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED › Part B— Supplementary Medical Insurance Benefits for Aged and Disabled

§ 1395vv

Withholding payments from certain medicaid providers

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XVIII— HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED › Part E— Miscellaneous Provisions

§ 1395w

Appropriations to cover Government contributions and contingency reserve

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XVIII— HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED › Part B— Supplementary Medical Insurance Benefits for Aged and Disabled

§ 1395ww

Payments to hospitals for inpatient hospital services

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XVIII— HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED › Part E— Miscellaneous Provisions

§ 1395w–101

Eligibility, enrollment, and information

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XVIII— HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED › Part D— Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program › Subpart 1— part d eligible individuals and prescription drug benefits

§ 1395w–102

Prescription drug benefits

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XVIII— HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED › Part D— Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program › Subpart 1— part d eligible individuals and prescription drug benefits

§ 1395w–103

Access to a choice of qualified prescription drug coverage

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XVIII— HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED › Part D— Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program › Subpart 1— part d eligible individuals and prescription drug benefits

§ 1395w–104

Beneficiary protections for qualified prescription drug coverage

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XVIII— HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED › Part D— Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program › Subpart 1— part d eligible individuals and prescription drug benefits

§ 1395w–111

PDP regions; submission of bids; plan approval

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XVIII— HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED › Part D— Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program › Subpart 2— prescription drug plans; pdp sponsors; financing

§ 1395w–112

Requirements for and contracts with prescription drug plan (PDP) sponsors

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XVIII— HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED › Part D— Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program › Subpart 2— prescription drug plans; pdp sponsors; financing

§ 1395w–113

Premiums; late enrollment penalty

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XVIII— HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED › Part D— Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program › Subpart 2— prescription drug plans; pdp sponsors; financing

§ 1395w–114

Premium and cost-sharing subsidies for low-income individuals

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XVIII— HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED › Part D— Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program › Subpart 2— prescription drug plans; pdp sponsors; financing

§ 1395w–114a

Medicare coverage gap discount program

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XVIII— HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED › Part D— Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program › Subpart 2— prescription drug plans; pdp sponsors; financing

§ 1395w–114b

Manufacturer rebate for certain drugs with prices increasing faster than inflation

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XVIII— HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED › Part D— Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program › Subpart 2— prescription drug plans; pdp sponsors; financing

§ 1395w–114c

Manufacturer discount program

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XVIII— HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED › Part D— Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program › Subpart 2— prescription drug plans; pdp sponsors; financing

§ 1395w–114d

Selected drug subsidy program

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XVIII— HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED › Part D— Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program › Subpart 2— prescription drug plans; pdp sponsors; financing

§ 1395w–115

Subsidies for part D eligible individuals for qualified prescription drug coverage

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XVIII— HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED › Part D— Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program › Subpart 2— prescription drug plans; pdp sponsors; financing

§ 1395w–116

Medicare Prescription Drug Account in the Federal Supplementary Medical Insurance Trust Fund

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XVIII— HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED › Part D— Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program › Subpart 2— prescription drug plans; pdp sponsors; financing

§ 1395w–131

Application to Medicare Advantage program and related managed care programs

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XVIII— HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED › Part D— Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program › Subpart 3— application to medicare advantage program and treatment of employer-sponsored programs and other prescription drug plans

§ 1395w–132

Special rules for employer-sponsored programs

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XVIII— HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED › Part D— Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program › Subpart 3— application to medicare advantage program and treatment of employer-sponsored programs and other prescription drug plans

§ 1395w–133

State Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XVIII— HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED › Part D— Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program › Subpart 3— application to medicare advantage program and treatment of employer-sponsored programs and other prescription drug plans

§ 1395w–134

Coordination requirements for plans providing prescription drug coverage

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XVIII— HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED › Part D— Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program › Subpart 3— application to medicare advantage program and treatment of employer-sponsored programs and other prescription drug plans

§ 1395w–141

Medicare prescription drug discount card and transitional assistance program

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XVIII— HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED › Part D— Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program › Subpart 4— medicare prescription drug discount card and transitional assistance program

§ 1395w–151

Definitions; treatment of references to provisions in part C

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XVIII— HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED › Part D— Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program › Subpart 5— definitions and miscellaneous provisions

§ 1395w–152

Miscellaneous provisions

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XVIII— HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED › Part D— Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program › Subpart 5— definitions and miscellaneous provisions

§ 1395w–153

Condition for coverage of drugs under this part

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XVIII— HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED › Part D— Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program › Subpart 5— definitions and miscellaneous provisions

§ 1395w–154

Improved Medicare prescription drug plan and MA–PD plan complaint system

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XVIII— HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED › Part D— Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program › Subpart 5— definitions and miscellaneous provisions

§ 1395w–2

Intermediate sanctions for providers or suppliers of clinical diagnostic laboratory tests

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XVIII— HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED › Part B— Supplementary Medical Insurance Benefits for Aged and Disabled

§ 1395w–21

Eligibility, election, and enrollment

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XVIII— HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED › Part C— Medicare+Choice Program

§ 1395w–22

Benefits and beneficiary protections

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XVIII— HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED › Part C— Medicare+Choice Program

§ 1395w–23

Payments to Medicare+Choice organizations

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XVIII— HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED › Part C— Medicare+Choice Program

§ 1395w–24

Premiums and bid amounts

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XVIII— HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED › Part C— Medicare+Choice Program

§ 1395w–25

Organizational and financial requirements for Medicare+Choice organizations; provider-sponsored organizations

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XVIII— HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED › Part C— Medicare+Choice Program

§ 1395w–26

Establishment of standards

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XVIII— HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED › Part C— Medicare+Choice Program

§ 1395w–27

Contracts with Medicare+Choice organizations

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XVIII— HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED › Part C— Medicare+Choice Program

§ 1395w–27a

Special rules for MA regional plans

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XVIII— HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED › Part C— Medicare+Choice Program

§ 1395w–28

Definitions; miscellaneous provisions

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XVIII— HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED › Part C— Medicare+Choice Program

§ 1395w–3

Competitive acquisition of certain items and services

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XVIII— HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED › Part B— Supplementary Medical Insurance Benefits for Aged and Disabled

§ 1395w–3a

Use of average sales price payment methodology

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XVIII— HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED › Part B— Supplementary Medical Insurance Benefits for Aged and Disabled

§ 1395w–3b

Competitive acquisition of outpatient drugs and biologicals

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XVIII— HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED › Part B— Supplementary Medical Insurance Benefits for Aged and Disabled

§ 1395w–4

Payment for physicians’ services

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XVIII— HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED › Part B— Supplementary Medical Insurance Benefits for Aged and Disabled

§ 1395w–5

Public reporting of performance information

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XVIII— HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED › Part B— Supplementary Medical Insurance Benefits for Aged and Disabled

§ 1395w–6

Empowering beneficiary choices through continued access to information on physicians’ services

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XVIII— HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED › Part B— Supplementary Medical Insurance Benefits for Aged and Disabled

§ 1395x

Definitions

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XVIII— HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED › Part E— Miscellaneous Provisions

§ 1395xx

Payment of provider-based physicians and payment under certain percentage arrangements

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XVIII— HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED › Part E— Miscellaneous Provisions

§ 1395y

Exclusions from coverage and medicare as secondary payer

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XVIII— HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED › Part E— Miscellaneous Provisions

§ 1395yy

Payment to skilled nursing facilities for routine service costs

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XVIII— HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED › Part E— Miscellaneous Provisions

§ 1395z

Consultation with State agencies and other organizations to develop conditions of participation for providers of services

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XVIII— HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED › Part E— Miscellaneous Provisions

§ 1395zz

Provider education and technical assistance

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XVIII— HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED › Part E— Miscellaneous Provisions

§ 1396

Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XIX— GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

§ 1396a

State plans for medical assistance

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XIX— GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

§ 1396b

Payment to States

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XIX— GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

§ 1396b–1

Payment adjustment for health care-acquired conditions

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XIX— GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

§ 1396c

Operation of State plans

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XIX— GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

§ 1396d

Definitions

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XIX— GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

§ 1396e

Enrollment of individuals under group health plans

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XIX— GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

§ 1396e–1

Premium assistance

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XIX— GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

§ 1396f

Observance of religious beliefs

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XIX— GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

§ 1396g

State programs for licensing of administrators of nursing homes

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XIX— GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

§ 1396g–1

Required laws relating to medical child support

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XIX— GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

§ 1396h

State false claims act requirements for increased State share of recoveries

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XIX— GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

§ 1396i

Certification and approval of rural health clinics and intermediate care facilities for mentally retarded

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XIX— GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

§ 1396j

Indian Health Service facilities

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XIX— GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

§ 1396k

Assignment, enforcement, and collection of rights of payments for medical care; establishment of procedures pursuant to State plan; amounts retained by State

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XIX— GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

§ 1396l

Hospital providers of nursing facility services

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XIX— GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

§ 1396m

Withholding of Federal share of payments for certain medicare providers

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XIX— GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

§ 1396n

Compliance with State plan and payment provisions

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XIX— GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

§ 1396o

Use of enrollment fees, premiums, deductions, cost sharing, and similar charges

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XIX— GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

§ 1396o–1

State option for alternative premiums and cost sharing

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XIX— GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

§ 1396p

Liens, adjustments and recoveries, and transfers of assets

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XIX— GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

§ 1396q

Application of provisions of subchapter II relating to subpoenas

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XIX— GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

§ 1396r

Requirements for nursing facilities

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XIX— GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

§ 1396r–1

Presumptive eligibility for pregnant women

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XIX— GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

§ 1396r–1a

Presumptive eligibility for children

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XIX— GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

§ 1396r–1b

Presumptive eligibility for certain breast or cervical cancer patients

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XIX— GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

§ 1396r–1c

Presumptive eligibility for family planning services

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XIX— GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

§ 1396r–2

Information concerning sanctions taken by State licensing authorities against health care practitioners and providers

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XIX— GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

§ 1396r–3

Correction and reduction plans for intermediate care facilities for mentally retarded

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XIX— GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

§ 1396r–4

Adjustment in payment for inpatient hospital services furnished by disproportionate share hospitals

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XIX— GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

§ 1396r–5

Treatment of income and resources for certain institutionalized spouses

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XIX— GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

§ 1396r–6

Extension of eligibility for medical assistance

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XIX— GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

§ 1396r–8

Payment for covered outpatient drugs

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XIX— GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

§ 1396s

Program for distribution of pediatric vaccines

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XIX— GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

§ 1396t

Home and community care for functionally disabled elderly individuals

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XIX— GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

§ 1396u

Community supported living arrangements services

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XIX— GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

§ 1396u–1

Assuring coverage for certain low-income families

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XIX— GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

§ 1396u–2

Provisions relating to managed care

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XIX— GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

§ 1396u–3

State coverage of medicare cost-sharing for additional low-income medicare beneficiaries

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XIX— GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

§ 1396u–4

Program of all-inclusive care for elderly (PACE)

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XIX— GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

§ 1396u–5

Special provisions relating to medicare prescription drug benefit

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XIX— GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

§ 1396u–6

Medicaid Integrity Program

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XIX— GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

§ 1396u–7

State flexibility in benefit packages

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XIX— GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

§ 1396u–8

Health opportunity accounts

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XIX— GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

§ 1396v

References to laws directly affecting medicaid program

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XIX— GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

§ 1396w

Asset verification through access to information held by financial institutions

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XIX— GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

§ 1396w–1

Medicaid Improvement Fund

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XIX— GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

§ 1396w–2

Authorization to receive relevant information

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XIX— GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

§ 1396w–3

Enrollment simplification and coordination with State health insurance exchanges

Chapter 7— SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter XIX— GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS