Limiting Medicare Co-Pays for Outpatient Surgical Procedures
This new act aims to cap the amount Medicare beneficiaries pay for certain surgical services performed in outpatient centers. The maximum co-pay will not exceed the inpatient hospital deductible, potentially reducing financial burdens for those undergoing these procedures.
Key points
Co-pays for outpatient surgical center services will be capped at the inpatient hospital deductible amount.
These changes will take effect on January 1, 2026, potentially lowering costs for Medicare patients.
Status:
Introduced
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