SEC. 1196. EXTENSION OF AMBULANCE ADD-ONS.

[a] In General- Section- 1834[l][13] of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 1395m[l][13]] is amended--

[1] in subparagraph [A]--

[A] in the matter preceding clause [i], by striking 'before January 1, 2010' and inserting 'before January 1, 2012'; and

[B] in each of clauses [i] and [ii], by striking 'before January 1, 2010' and inserting 'before January 1, 2012'.

[b] Air Ambulance Improvements- Section- 146[b][1] of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 [Public Law 110-275] is amended by striking 'ending on December 31, 2009' and inserting 'ending on December 31, 2011'.