Adjustment to allocations
The Secretary may increase the allocation amount under paragraph (2)(Q) for a year (beginning with 2017) up to an amount that does not exceed the product of the following:
(A) Maximum allocation amount for previous year
(A)Maximum allocation amount for previous year#
In the case of 2017, the allocation amount for 2016, or in the case of a subsequent year, the maximum allocation amount allowed under this paragraph for the previous year.
(B)Increase in part B premium#
The monthly premium rate determined under section 1395r of this title for the year divided by the monthly premium rate determined under such section for the previous year.
(C)Increase in part B enrollment#
The average number of individuals (as estimated by the Chief Actuary of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in September of the previous year) to be enrolled under part B of subchapter XVIII for months in the year divided by the average number of such individuals (as so estimated) under this subparagraph with respect to enrollments in months in the previous year.