Sec. 427. Primary care options
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The Secretary shall establish a mechanism under which an individual enrolled under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act may select such individual’s primary care physician. Such an individual shall not be liable for more than $5 for each visit to such selected physician. A physician selected under subsection
(a)shall receive a monthly fee in lieu of any other payment under such part B for evaluation and monitoring of such individual. The Secretary shall provide a list of standardized benefits that are included in such payment, including telephone and email communications, office visits, preventive care, and vaccinations.