consent by states to certain suits

consent by states to certain suits Sec. 111. (a) Section 1902 of the Social Security Act is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new subsection: “(g) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, a State plan for medical assistance must include a consent by the State to the exercise of the judicial power of the United States in any suit brought against the State or a State officer by or on behalf of any provider of services (as defined in section 1861 (u)) with respect to the application of subsection (a)(13)(D) to services furnished under such plan after June 30, 1975, and a waiver by the State of any immunity from such a suit conferred by the 11th amendment to the Constitution or otherwise.” (b) Section 1903 of such Act is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new subsection: “(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the amount payable to any State under this section with respect to any quarter beginning after December 31, 1975, shall be reduced by 10 per centum of the amount determined with respect to such quarter under the preceding provisions of this section if such State is found by the Secretary not to be in compliance with section 1902(g).” (c) The amendments made by this section shall (except as otherwise provided therein) become effective January 1, 1976.