To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to maintain a website for Medicare beneficiaries to search for providers participating in MA plans and traditional Medicare.
Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee
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This bill proposes an amendment to the Social Security Act, mandating the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create and maintain a comprehensive internet website. The primary objective of this website is to empower Medicare beneficiaries , including those considering Medicare, to easily search for and identify healthcare providers and suppliers. This search capability will encompass providers participating in both Medicare Advantage (MA) plans and the original Medicare fee-for-service program under Parts A and B. By centralizing this information, the bill aims to enhance transparency and improve beneficiaries' ability to find participating healthcare professionals. The Secretary is required to ensure this website is fully operational within one year of the bill's enactment.
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Introduced in House
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.
Introduced in House
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.
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To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to maintain a website for Medicare beneficiaries to search for providers participating in MA plans and traditional Medicare.
USA119th CongressHR-6115| House
| Updated: 11/18/2025
This bill proposes an amendment to the Social Security Act, mandating the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create and maintain a comprehensive internet website. The primary objective of this website is to empower Medicare beneficiaries , including those considering Medicare, to easily search for and identify healthcare providers and suppliers. This search capability will encompass providers participating in both Medicare Advantage (MA) plans and the original Medicare fee-for-service program under Parts A and B. By centralizing this information, the bill aims to enhance transparency and improve beneficiaries' ability to find participating healthcare professionals. The Secretary is required to ensure this website is fully operational within one year of the bill's enactment.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
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.
Introduced in House
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.