To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to impose limitations on contracts with Medicare Advantage organizations offering multiple Medicare Advantage plans under the Medicare program.
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to impose limitations on contracts with Medicare Advantage organizations offering multiple Medicare Advantage plans under the Medicare program.
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# HR 6113 Summary **What the Bill Does** HR 6113 would limit how many Medicare Advantage plans a single insurance company can offer under the Medicare program. Currently, large insurance organizations can offer numerous different plans to seniors, but this bill would restrict that practice by imposing caps on the number of contracts these companies can hold with Medicare. **Who It Affects** This bill primarily affects Medicare Advantage organizations (large insurance companies offering Medicare plans to seniors) and Medicare beneficiaries (people 65 and older enrolled in these plans). Seniors currently with Medicare Advantage coverage could potentially see changes in plan options or company operations, depending on the specific limitations enacted. **Current Status** The bill was introduced by Rep.
Mark Pocan (D-Wisconsin) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House. The specific limitations the bill would impose are not detailed in the available information, so the exact impact remains unclear without the full text.
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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.