blended benchmark amount
Defined in 1 place of the United States Code.
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.
Source
- 2010–201242 U.S.C. § 1395WThe Public Health and Welfare · Payments to Medicare+Choice organizations · under this section
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.
Source
- 2012–present42 U.S.C. § 1395WThe Public Health and Welfare · Payments to Medicare+Choice organizations · under this section