Improving MA SNP Act of 2026
HR 6974 amends Medicare accreditation rules for Special Needs Plans (SNPs) serving individuals with disabilities or chronic conditions. Starting in 2026, these plans may use any private accrediting organization approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, replacing the current requirement for exclusive NCQA approval. This change directly affects SNP providers who must now meet updated accreditation standards under the new framework. The bill focuses on expanding certification options while maintaining federal oversight through the Secretary’s approval process.
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Introduced Jan 8, 2026
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Jan 8, 2026
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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.
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Jodey C. Arrington
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