PROMPT Act

The PROMPT Act (HR 9384) requires Medicare to provide beneficiaries with a clear explanation of benefits within 30 days of a medical service or item being furnished. This applies to all Medicare enrollees and mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue this statement no later than 30 days after the service, rather than current practices that may allow longer delays. The bill amends Section 1806(a) of the Social Security Act to establish this specific deadline for transparency. This change directly affects how Medicare communicates coverage details and costs to beneficiaries, ensuring timely information about their medical expenses.