; and (B) shall not be taken into account in calculating the payment amounts applicable for episodes and visits occurring after such period. (g) Adult day services provider technical assistance In order to facilitate the development of certified adult day services under title XVIII of the Social Security Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall, as deemed necessary by the Secretary, provide adult day services providers (as defined in section 1861(iii)(2) of such Act) with technical assistance, consultation, tools, and other resources to assist them with the application process and implementation of certified adult day services (as defined in such section). (h) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2018.