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.
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.
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# HR 6115 Summary **What the Bill Would Do** HR 6115 would require the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to create and maintain a website that helps Medicare beneficiaries (people 65+ and some younger disabled individuals) search for doctors and healthcare providers. The website would show which providers participate in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans—private insurance alternatives to traditional Medicare—and traditional Medicare programs. **Who It Affects** This bill primarily affects Medicare beneficiaries who need to find healthcare providers, as well as healthcare providers themselves.
It could also impact insurance companies offering Medicare Advantage plans and the federal government, which would need to build and maintain the website. **Current Status** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Wisconsin) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. No further action has been taken at this time.
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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.