EXTENSION OF THE MEDICARE-DEPENDENT HOSPITAL (MDH) PROGRAM.

SEC. 3202. EXTENSION OF THE MEDICARE-DEPENDENT HOSPITAL (MDH) 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 “January 1, 2025” and inserting “April 1, 2025”; and (2) in clause (ii)(II), by striking “January 1, 2025” and inserting “April 1, 2025”. (b) Conforming Amendments.— (1) In general.—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 “January 1, 2025” and inserting “April 1, 2025”; and (B) in clause (iv), by striking “December 31, 2024” and inserting “March 31, 2025”. (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 31, 2024” and inserting “March 31, 2025”.