; and (B) by adding at the end of subclause (I) the following: (bb) if higher (and if such second calendar year is after 2024), the highest national average wage index (as so defined) for any calendar year before such second calendar year, by . (b) Modification related to reduction of benefits based on disability Section 224(f)(2)(B)(i) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 424(f)(2)(B)(i) ) is amended by inserting (or if higher (and if such calendar year is after 2024), the highest national average wage index (as so defined) for any calendar year before such calendar year) after made . 114. Holding SSI, Medicaid, and CHIP beneficiaries harmless (a) SSI, Medicaid, and CHIP determinations For purposes of determining the income of an individual to establish eligibility for, and the amount of, benefits payable under title XVI of the Social Security Act, eligibility for medical assistance under the State plan under title XIX (or a waiver of such plan), or eligibility for child health assistance under the State child health plan under title XXI (or a waiver of the plan), the amount of any benefit to which the individual is entitled under title II of such Act shall be deemed not to exceed the amount of the benefit that would have been determined for such individual under such title if the amendments made by title I of this Act had not been made. (b) Conforming change regarding certain reentitlements For purposes of determining the primary insurance amount under section 215(a)(2)(C) for months after December 2034, the amount of any primary insurance benefit to which the individual was entitled for months in calendar years 2025 through 2034 under title II of the Social Security Act shall be deemed to not exceed the primary insurance amounts that would have been determined for such months without regard to the amendments made by this Act. II Strengthening the Trust Fund 201. Determining wages and self-employment income above contribution and benefit base after 2024 (a) Determination of wages above contribution and benefit base after