blended benchmark amount

(1) In general For purposes of subsection (j), subject to paragraphs (3), (4), and (5), the term “blended benchmark amount” means for an area— (A) for 2012 the sum of— (i) ½ of the applicable amount for the area and year; and (ii) ½ of the amount specified in paragraph (2)(A) for the area and year; and (B) for a subsequent year the amount specified in paragraph (2)(A) for the area and year.

Source

42 USC § 1395w-23(n)(1)


Scoping language

None identified, default scope is assumed to be the parent (part C) of this section.
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