A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a floor on the work geographic index for physicians' services furnished in Hawaii.

Bill 118 s 4395, also known as the "Floor on the Work Geographic Index for Physicians' Services in Hawaii Act," aims to make changes to title XVIII of the Social Security Act. Specifically, this bill seeks to establish a minimum level, or floor, on the work geographic index for physicians' services provided in Hawaii.

The work geographic index is a factor used to adjust Medicare payments to physicians based on the cost of living and practicing medicine in different regions. Currently, Hawaii has one of the lowest work geographic indexes in the country, which can result in lower Medicare payments to physicians in the state compared to other regions.

By establishing a floor on the work geographic index for physicians' services in Hawaii, this bill aims to ensure that physicians in the state receive fair and adequate reimbursement for the care they provide to Medicare beneficiaries. This could help attract and retain healthcare providers in Hawaii, ultimately improving access to care for residents. Overall, Bill 118 s 4395 seeks to address disparities in Medicare reimbursement rates for physicians in Hawaii and ensure that they are fairly compensated for their services.