Summary
Increases payment for CNM services from 65% of that paid to physicians to 100%, effective January 1, 2011.
Implementation Status
This program was effectuated in the CY11 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule. A Medicare Learning Network article summarizing implementation for providers was released on August 6, 2010.
Statutory Text
SEC. 3114. IMPROVED ACCESS FOR CERTIFIED NURSE-MIDWIFE SERVICES. Section 1833(a)(1)(K) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(a)(1)(K)) is amended by inserting ‘‘(or 100 percent for services furnished on or after January 1, 2011)’’ after ‘‘1992, 65 percent’’.