; and (3) no individual or household above 600 percent of poverty level will pay more than 8 percent of adjusted gross monthly income toward such monthly premium. 105. Providers and reimbursement rates (a) In general The Secretary shall establish a rate schedule for reimbursing types of health care providers furnishing items and services under the public health insurance plan option at rates based on rates applied for such items and services under title XVIII of the Social Security Act, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, that are necessary to maintain network adequacy. The Secretary shall establish a rate schedule for items and services not currently covered under title XVIII of the Social Security Act, such as dental, vision, and hearing benefits, well child visits, and reproductive health services, at a level to ensure adequate access to providers. (b) Participating providers (1) In general A health care provider that is a participating provider of services or supplier under the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act or under the Medicaid program under title XIX of such Act on the date of enactment of this title shall be a participating provider for the public health insurance plan option. (2) Additional providers The Secretary shall establish a process to allow health care providers not described in paragraph (1) to become participating providers for the public health insurance plan option. (3) Clarification Notwithstanding any other provision of law, health care providers may not be prohibited from participating in the public health insurance option for reasons other than their ability to provide covered services. Health care providers and institutions are prohibited from denying covered individuals access to any covered benefits and services because of their religious objections. (c) Prescription drugs The Secretary shall apply the provisions of section 1860D–11(i) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–111(i) ) to prescription drugs under the public health plan option