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To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require MA organizations offering network-based plans to maintain an accurate provider directory, and for other purposes.

USA118th CongressHR-7708| House 
| Updated: 12/17/2024
Jimmy Panetta

Jimmy Panetta

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (5)
Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill requires Medicare Advantage (MA) organizations to maintain directories of in-network providers and continually ensure their accuracy. Specifically, MA organizations must publish on their websites an accurate directory of in-network providers and regularly update these directories. The bill additionally specifies that if a provider is listed as in-network in this directory when a beneficiary selects and makes an appointment with the provider, but the provider is not actually in-network, the beneficiary is still only responsible for paying in-network cost-sharing requirements. MA organizations must annually evaluate and report on the accuracy of their directories; the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and MA organizations must publish this information on their websites. The bill provides funds for these purposes. The Government Accountability Office must report on the bill's implementation.
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Timeline
Mar 15, 2024
Introduced in House
Mar 15, 2024
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 22, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dec 17, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • March 15, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • March 15, 2024
    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • March 22, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • December 17, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 118-3059: REAL Health Providers Act
  • S 118-3430: Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require MA organizations offering network-based plans to maintain an accurate provider directory, and for other purposes.

USA118th CongressHR-7708| House 
| Updated: 12/17/2024
This bill requires Medicare Advantage (MA) organizations to maintain directories of in-network providers and continually ensure their accuracy. Specifically, MA organizations must publish on their websites an accurate directory of in-network providers and regularly update these directories. The bill additionally specifies that if a provider is listed as in-network in this directory when a beneficiary selects and makes an appointment with the provider, but the provider is not actually in-network, the beneficiary is still only responsible for paying in-network cost-sharing requirements. MA organizations must annually evaluate and report on the accuracy of their directories; the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and MA organizations must publish this information on their websites. The bill provides funds for these purposes. The Government Accountability Office must report on the bill's implementation.
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Timeline
Mar 15, 2024
Introduced in House
Mar 15, 2024
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 22, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dec 17, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • March 15, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • March 15, 2024
    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • March 22, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • December 17, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jimmy Panetta

Jimmy Panetta

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (5)
Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 118-3059: REAL Health Providers Act
  • S 118-3430: Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted