; (2) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively, and moving such clauses as so redesignated 2 ems to the right; (3) by striking In carrying out and inserting the following: (A) In general In carrying out ; and (4) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (B) Exclusion of oxygen, and oxygen related equipment, supplies, and services Beginning on or after January 1, 2025, the Secretary shall exclude oxygen and oxygen related equipment, supplies, and services from the competitive acquisition program under this section and payment for oxygen and oxygen related equipment, supplies, and services shall be made as prescribed under subparagraphs (E), (F). and (H) of section 1834(a)(9). . (b) Establishing adequate payment for oxygen and oxygen related equipment, supplies, and services Section 1834(a)(9) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(a)(9) ) is amended— (1) in the first sentence of the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting the following before the period: (for oxygen and oxygen equipment furnished before January 1, 2025) or the amount determined under subparagraph (E), subject to subparagraphs (F), (G), and (H) (for oxygen and oxygen related equipment, supplies, and services furnished on or after January 1, 2025); ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (E) Payment for oxygen and oxygen related equipment, supplies, and services excluded from competitive acquisition program Subject to subparagraphs (F), (G), and (H) in the case of oxygen and oxygen related equipment, supplies, and services furnished on or after January 1, 2025— (i) in areas that are competitive bidding areas in which a competitive bidding program is implemented for other covered items, the payment amount is equal to— (I) for 2025, the fee schedule amounts for the area for items and services in effect on December 31, 2024