Improving Medicare Services Act of 2026
USA119th CongressHR-8216| House
| Updated: 4/9/2026
Monica De La Cruz
Republican Representative
Texas
Cosponsors (2)
Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This bill directs the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a comprehensive study of 1-800-MEDICARE and submit a report to Congress within one year. The study will analyze key performance indicators such as customer wait times, overall satisfaction , and staffing competency and levels . It also requires an assessment of contractor performance and a description of any service improvements or downgrades from prior reports. Crucially, the report must include recommendations for Congress or the Secretary of Health and Human Services to improve 1-800-MEDICARE. Finally, it will detail actions taken in response to previous Comptroller General recommendations, ensuring accountability and progress.
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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.
Improving Medicare Services Act of 2026
USA119th CongressHR-8216| House
| Updated: 4/9/2026
This bill directs the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a comprehensive study of 1-800-MEDICARE and submit a report to Congress within one year. The study will analyze key performance indicators such as customer wait times, overall satisfaction , and staffing competency and levels . It also requires an assessment of contractor performance and a description of any service improvements or downgrades from prior reports. Crucially, the report must include recommendations for Congress or the Secretary of Health and Human Services to improve 1-800-MEDICARE. Finally, it will detail actions taken in response to previous Comptroller General recommendations, ensuring accountability and progress.
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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.
Monica De La Cruz
Republican Representative
Texas
Cosponsors (2)
Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted