Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Preserving Patient Access to Accountable Care Act.
(a) In general
Section 1833(z) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(z)) is amended—
(1) in paragraph (1)(A)—
(A) by striking with 2026 and inserting with 2027; and
(B) by inserting, or, with respect to 2027, 3.53 percent after 1.88 percent;
(2) in paragraph (2)—
(A) in subparagraph (B)—
(i) in the subsection heading, by striking 2026 and inserting 2027; and
(ii) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking 2026 and inserting 2027;
(B) in subparagraph (C)—
(i) in the subparagraph heading, by striking 2027 and inserting 2028; and
(ii) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking 2027 and inserting 2028; and
(C) in subparagraph (D), by striking and 2026 and inserting 2026, and 2027; and
(3) in paragraph (4)(B), by inserting, or, with respect to 2027, 3.53 percent after 1.88 percent.
(b) Conforming amendments
Section 1848(q)(1)(C)(iii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w–4(q)(1)(C)(iii)) is amended—
(1) in subclause (II), by striking 2026 and inserting 2027; and
(2) in subclause (III), by striking 2027 and inserting 2028.