EXTENSION OF THE MEDICARE-DEPENDENT HOSPITAL PROGRAM.

SEC. 102. EXTENSION OF THE MEDICARE-DEPENDENT HOSPITAL PROGRAM. (a) In General.—Section 1886(d)(5)(G) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395ww(d)(5)(G)) is amended— (1) in clause (i), by striking “December 17, 2022” and inserting “December 24, 2022”; and (2) in clause (ii)(II), by striking “December 17, 2022” and inserting “December 24, 2022”. (b) Conforming Amendments.— (1) Extension of target amounts.—Section 1886(b)(3)(D) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395ww(b)(3)(D)) is amended— (A) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking “December 17, 2022” and inserting “December 24, 2022”; and (B) in clause (iv), by striking “December 16, 2022,” and inserting “December 23, 2022”. (2) Permitting hospitals to decline reclassification.—Section 13501(e)(2) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 (42 U.S.C. 1395ww note) is amended by striking “December 16, 2022” and inserting “December 23, 2022”.