Mike Thompson: “On page 150, strike line 17 and all that follows through page 153, line 8, and insert the following: ``(9) Requirement…”

“On page 150, strike line 17 and all that follows through page 153, line 8, and insert the following: ``(9) Requirement of exhaustion.-- ``(A) In general.--A cause of action may not be brought under paragraph (1) in connection with any denial of a claim for benefits of any individual until all administrative processes under sections 102 and 103 of the Bipartisan Patient Protection Act of 2001 (if applicable) have been exhausted. ``(B) Exception for needed care.--A participant or beneficiary may seek relief exclusively in Federal court under subsection 502(a)(1)(B) prior to the exhaustion of administrative remedies under sections 102, 103, or 104 of the Bipartisan Patient Protection Act (as required under subparagraph (A)) if it is demonstrated to the court that the exhaustion of such remedies would cause irreparable harm to the health of the participant or beneficiary.”