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B-334652
October 6, 2022
The Honorable Ron Wyden
Chairman
The Honorable Mike Crapo
Ranking Member
Committee on Finance
United States Senate
The Honorable Frank Pallone, Jr.
Chairman
The Honorable Cathy McMorris Rodgers
Republican Leader
Committee on Energy and Commerce
House of Representatives
The Honorable Richard Neal
Chairman
The Honorable Kevin Brady
Republican Leader
Committee on Ways and Means
House of Representatives
Subject: Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services: Medicare Program; Medicare Part B Monthly Actuarial Rates, Premium
Rates, and Annual Deductible Beginning January 1, 2023
Pursuant to section 801(a)(2)(A) of title 5, United States Code, this is our report on a major rule
promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services (CMS) entitled Medicare Program; Medicare Part B Monthly Actuarial Rates,
Premium Rates, and Annual Deductible Beginning January 1, 2023 (RIN: 0938-AU48).
We received the rule on September 28, 2022. It was published in the Federal Register as
notice on September 29, 2022. 87 Fed. Reg. 59080. The effective date is January 1, 2023.
This final rule, according to CMS, announces the monthly actuarial rates for aged (age 65 and
over) and disabled (under age 65) beneficiaries enrolled in Part B of the Medicare
Supplementary Medical Insurance program beginning January 1, 2023. In addition, CMS stated
the rule announces the monthly premium for aged and disabled beneficiaries, the deductible for
2023, and the income-related monthly adjustment amounts to be paid by beneficiaries with
modified adjusted gross income above certain threshold amounts.
Enclosed is our assessment of CMS's compliance with the procedural steps required by section
801(a)(1)(B)(i) through (iv) of title 5 with respect to the rule. If you have any questions about
this report or wish to contact GAO officials responsible for the evaluation work relating to the

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