TITLE II--MEDICARE ADVANTAGE

Subtitle C--Offering of Medicare Advantage (MA) Regional Plans; Medicare Advantage Competition

SEC. 223. EFFECTIVE DATE.

(a) EFFECTIVE DATE- The amendments made by this subtitle shall apply with respect to plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2006.

(b) ISSUANCE OF REGULATIONS- The Secretary shall revise the regulations previously promulgated to carry out part C of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to carry out the provisions of this Act.