This bill aims to extend incentive payments for healthcare providers participating in eligible alternative payment models under the Medicare program. It specifically amends the Social Security Act to prolong the availability of these payments by one year, from the end of 2026 to the end of 2027. A key provision of the bill is the adjustment of the incentive payment percentage for 2027, increasing it to 3.53 percent . The legislation also includes several conforming amendments to update relevant year references within the Social Security Act, ensuring the extended timeline is consistently applied across related provisions.