; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting subparagraph (A) or (C) ; and (C) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C) Treatment of adjustments for certain higher income individuals (i) In general Subparagraph (A) shall not apply with respect to each dollar amount in paragraph (3) of $500,000. (ii) Adjustment beginning 2027 In the case of any calendar year beginning after 2026, each dollar amount in paragraph (3) of $500,000 shall be increased by an amount equal to— (I) such dollar amount, multiplied by (II) the percentage (if any) by which the average of the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers (United States city average) for the 12-month period ending with August of the preceding calendar year exceeds such average for the 12-month period ending with August 2025. ; and (2) in paragraph (6)(B), by inserting (other than $500,000) after the dollar amounts . D Other Matters I VA Choice 31001. VA Choice There is appropriated, out of any funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $2,100,000,000, to remain available until expended, to be deposited in the Veterans Choice Fund under section 802 of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 ( Public Law 113–146