Save MEDICARE Act of 2026 aims to adjust Medicare Advantage payments and enhance oversight.

The Save MEDICARE Act of 2026 amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure appropriate payments under Medicare Advantage. It adjusts the base payment amount to account for favorable selection between Medicare Advantage and the original Medicare fee-for-service program. It prohibits the use of diagnoses collected from chart reviews and health risk assessments for payment adjustments. The bill also allows states to enforce Medicare Advantage plan requirements and mandates timely reimbursement by third parties.

Save MEDICARE Act of 2026 aims to adjust Medicare Advantage payments and enhance oversight.

The Save MEDICARE Act of 2026 amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure appropriate payments under Medicare Advantage. It adjusts the base payment amount to account for favorable selection between Medicare Advantage and the original Medicare fee-for-service program. It prohibits the use of diagnoses collected from chart reviews and health risk assessments for payment adjustments. The bill also allows states to enforce Medicare Advantage plan requirements and mandates timely reimbursement by third parties.