blended benchmark amount
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United States Code
42 U.S.C. § 1395W — under this section (2 versions over time)
For purposes of subsection (j), subject to paragraphs (3), (4), and (5), the term “blended benchmark amount” means for an area—
(A) for 2012 the sum of—
(i) ½ of the applicable amount for the area and year; and
(ii) ½ of the amount specified in paragraph (2)(A) for the area and year; and
(B) for a subsequent year the amount specified in paragraph (2)(A) for the area and year.