Threshold
The threshold under this clause for—
(I)#
a year before 2028, is $3,000;
(II)#
2028, is the amount specified in subclause (I) increased by the percentage increase in the MEI (as defined in section 1395u(i)(3) of this title ) for 2028; and
(III)#
a subsequent year, is the amount specified in this clause for the preceding year increased by the percentage increase in the MEI (as defined in section 1395u(i)(3) of this title ) for such subsequent year;
except that if an increase under subclause (II) or (III) for a year is not a multiple of $10, it shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $10.