The program dates move from January 31, 2026 to January 1, 2027
Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes, section 6202, Sec. 6202.
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The program dates move from January 31, 2026 to January 1, 2027
The document says “is amended”Who acts: CongressHow: statuteSec. 6202 in the PDF
What the document says
“in clause (i), by striking ``January 31, 2026'' and inserting ``January 1, 2027''; and
(2) in clause (ii)(II), by striking ``January 31, 2026'' and inserting ``January 1, 2027''.”
Subsection (a) of section 6202 amends section 1886(d)(5)(G) of the Social Security Act in two clauses, striking January 31, 2026 and inserting January 1, 2027 in each.
What the document actually says
“in clause (i), by striking ``January 31, 2026'' and inserting ``January 1, 2027''; and
(2) in clause (ii)(II), by striking ``January 31, 2026'' and inserting ``January 1, 2027''.”
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In two spots, cross out one date. Write in another. The new date is January 1, 2027.
What this is about
The letters MDH stand for a hospital whose patients are mostly on the plan for older people. Such hospitals get paid a set way. That way was due to end.
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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, Public Law 119-75, sec. 6202, 140 Stat. 646 (2026). https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PLAW-119publ75/html/PLAW-119publ75.htm
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“The program dates move from January 31, 2026 to January 1, 2027,” Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, section 6202, Sec. 6202. Read the Mandate, https://readthemandate.org/consolidated-appropriations-act-2026/proposal/sec6202-mdh-dates/ (retrieved August 26, 2026).
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