A bill to improve part B of the medicare program with respect to the hearing requirement applicable to a carrier, the determination of reasonable charge, and the amount of payment made under such part.

Amends part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) of title XV111 (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to: (1) eliminate the $100 amount in controversy minimum applicable to a carrier with respect to the hearing requirement; (2) provide that the customary and prevailing charge levels shall be updated semiannually; and (3) increase the level for payment of benefits from 80 to 90 percent.