Pub. L. 108-173, tit. II, subtit. C, sec. 223
EFFECTIVE DATE.
SEC. 223. EFFECTIVE DATE.(a) Effective Date.—The amendments made by this subtitle shall apply with respect to plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2006.(b) Issuance of Regulations.—The Secretary shall revise the regulations previously promulgated to carry out part C of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to carry out the provisions of this Act.