SURS Extension Act

Small Practice, Underserved, and Rural Support Program Extension Act of 2023 or the SURS Extension Act

This bill reauthorizes funds through FY2031 for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to contract with specified entities (e.g., quality improvement organizations) to provide technical assistance regarding the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and alternative payment models under Medicare, specifically for health professionals in practices with 15 or fewer professionals. (MIPS is an incentive program under Medicare that allows health professionals to receive payment adjustments based on certain performance measures.)

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To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend the Quality Payment Program-Small Practice, Underserved, and Rural Support program.Official Title as Introduced

SURS Extension ActShort Title(s) as Introduced

Small Practice, Underserved, and Rural Support Program Extension Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

H.R. 9002·House·Bill·Health

Rep. Melanie A. Stansbury(Democratic-New Mexico-1)·

May 21, 2026

IntroducedIntroduced in House

May 21, 2026

HouseReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

May 21, 2026

Documents

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Bill text

May 21, 2026As introduced in the House

Plain-language summaries

May 21, 2026Introduced in House