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 PUBLIC LAW 98-369—JULY 18, 1984

98 STAT. 1097

agreement with a utilization and quality control peer review organization, as contained in section 1866(a)(l)(F) of the Social Security Act, shall become effective on November 15, 1984. 97 Stat. 163. (c)(1) Section 1153(b)(2)(A) of the Social Security Act is amended by 42 USC i320c-2. striking out "During the first twelve months in which the Secretary is entering into contracts under this section" and inserting in lieu thereof "Prior to November 15, 1984". (2) Section 1153(b)(2)(B) of such Act is amended by striking out "after the expiration of the twelve-month period referred to in subparagraph (A)" and inserting in lieu thereof "after November 14, 1984". (3) Section 1153(b)(2) of such Act is amended by striking out 97 Stat. 163. suljparagraph (C). (d) The provisions of, and amendments made by, this section shall Effective date. 42 USC 1320C-2 become effective on the date of the enactment of this Act. note.

PAYMENT FOR SERVICES FOLLOWING TERMINATION OF PARTICIPATION AGREEMENTS WITH HOME HEALTH AGENCIES OR HOSPICE PROGRAMS

SEC. 2348. (a) Section 1866(b)(4)(B) of the Social Security Act is 42 USC I395cc. amended by striking out "after the calendar year in which such termination is effective" and inserting in lieu thereof "more than 30 days after such effective date". (b) The amendment made by this section shall apply to termina Effective date. tions issued on or after the date of the enactment of this Act 42 USC 1395CC note.

E U M I N A T I O N OF H E A L T H INSURANCE B E N E F I T S ADVISORY COUNCIL

SEC. 2349. (a) Section 1867 of the Social Security Act is repealed. (b)(l) The first sentence of section 1863 of such Act is amended by striking out "the Health Insurance Benefits Advisory Council established by section 1867, appropriate State agencies," and inserting in lieu thereof "appropriate State agencies". (2) The first sentence of section 7(d)(4) of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 is amended by striking out "1867,". (3) Section 361 of the Social Security Amendments of 1977 (Public Law 95-216) is amended by striking out subsection (i). (c) The amendments made by this section shall become effective on the date of the enactment of this Act.

42 USC 1395dd. 42 USC 1395z.

45 USC 23 If 42 USC 907a. Effective date. 42 USC 907a note.

HEALTH M A I N T E N A N C E ORGANIZATIONS AND COMPETITIVE MEDICAL PLANS

SEC. 2350. (a)(1) Section 1876(c)(3)(A) of the Social Security Act is 42 USC I395mm. amended— (A) by inserting "(i)" after "(3)(A)", (B) by inserting "and including the 30-day period specified under clause (ii)" after "30 days duration every year", and (C) by adding at the end thereof the following new clause: "(ii) For each area served by more than one eligible organization under this section, the Secretary (after consultation with such organizations) shall establish a single 30-day period each year during which all eligible organizations serving the area must provide for open enrollment under this section. The Secretary shall determine annual per capita rates under subsection (a)(l)(A) in a manner that assures that individuals enrolling during such a 30-day period will not have premium charges increased or any additional benefits decreased for 12 months beginning on the date the individual's

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