H.R.8261

Chronic Care Management Improvement Act of 2026

Introduced·4/14/26

Removes cost-sharing responsibilities for chronic care management services under Medicare.

The Chronic Care Management Improvement Act of 2026 amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate cost-sharing for chronic care management services under Medicare. Effective January 1, 2027, beneficiaries will no longer face any out-of-pocket expenses for these services, which include care management for patients with multiple chronic conditions.

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Energy And Commerce Committee
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Apr 14

House

Introduced in House

Apr 14

House

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.