Healthcare (Medicaid)

in committee · United States · House Jul 21, 2026

HR 9390: Prices on the Wall Act of 2026

The Prices on the Wall Act of 2026 requires hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, laboratories, and imaging providers across the United States to display specific pricing information on their walls starting in 2028. This law mandates that these facilities post discounted cash prices for a list of services designated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, or if those prices are unavailable, the median amount charged to self-pay patients over the previous three years. The displayed prices must be located in areas specified by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to ensure patients can see costs before receiving care. By making these financial details publicly visible, the bill aims to increase price transparency for consumers seeking scheduled medical services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates transparent pricing display to improve patient access and reduce cost uncertainty.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Medicare

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 16, 2026

SJRES 198: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".

This joint resolution seeks to officially disapprove a specific rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the implementation of prior authorization for certain Medicare services. The proposed action would prevent the rule, known as the WISeR Model, from taking effect, thereby stopping the new requirements from being enforced. If passed, the resolution would nullify the regulation and maintain the status quo for the affected healthcare services.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill blocks a rule intended to reduce wasteful services, thereby restricting efforts to limit unnecessary care and potentially increasing costs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Medicare

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in committee · United States · House Jun 30, 2026

HRES 1403: Expressing the sense of Congress that Medicaid is an important lifeline for the health care of millions of Americans.

This resolution expresses the sense of Congress that Medicaid is a vital lifeline for the health care of millions of Americans, including older adults, people with disabilities, and low-income families. It highlights concerns that recent legislation will cut funding and impose new eligibility rules and paperwork requirements, which could negatively impact access to care. While the bill itself does not change laws or allocate money, it urges the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to provide immediate guidance to state agencies and enrollees regarding these upcoming changes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill advocates for Medicaid funding and opposes cuts, aligning with protecting essential government services.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly calls Medicaid a vital lifeline and urges protection against funding cuts and eligibility restrictions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicaid Medicare

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in committee · United States · House Jun 30, 2026

HR 9432: LIFT the BAR Act

The LIFT the BAR Act aims to restore access to federal benefits for lawfully present noncitizens by repealing several restrictions imposed by the 1996 welfare reform law and a 2024 reconciliation bill. Specifically, it would allow eligible noncitizens to receive SNAP food assistance, Medicaid, CHIP, and child nutrition programs, while also updating legal terminology to refer to "noncitizens" rather than "aliens" in relevant statutes. The legislation includes provisions to ensure these individuals can qualify for premium tax credits and would require federal agencies to issue implementation guidance within 180 days of enactment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands Medicaid and CHIP access for eligible noncitizens, directly increasing healthcare coverage and patient access.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill restores federal benefits for lawfully present noncitizens and updates terminology to 'noncitizens', directly supporting immigrant access to services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Insurance Medicaid

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 8, 2026

S 4703: Redirecting Trump Slush Funds to Lower Health Care Costs Act

This bill prohibits the use of federal money, specifically from the Judgment Fund, to pay legal settlements for the President or to support any commissions created for his benefit. It directs $1.776 billion from the Treasury to the Department of Health and Human Services to fund the Medicaid program. The funds are intended to reverse specific eligibility and funding cuts previously enacted by another law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs $1.776 billion to fund Medicaid and reverse eligibility cuts, directly increasing public service funding.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill directs $1.776 billion to HHS to fund Medicaid and reverse eligibility cuts, directly increasing healthcare funding and access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · United States · House Jun 24, 2026

HR 9422: Medicaid RAC Improvement Act of 2026

The Medicaid RAC Improvement Act of 2026 strengthens oversight of the Medicaid Recovery Audit Contractor program to better detect and recover incorrect payments. It requires the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to establish clear communication rules for when state program exceptions expire and mandates detailed annual reports on audit results, including amounts recovered and underpayments. The bill also expands the program to include Medicaid managed care plans, requiring these organizations to allow audits of their claims and cooperate with recovery efforts. Additionally, the legislation directs the government to study barriers preventing states from participating in the program and to run a five-year demonstration project to increase state involvement. Finally, it clarifies that audits can review payments made up to four years prior to the current fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill strengthens fiscal oversight and recovers incorrect Medicaid payments, promoting fiscal responsibility and protecting state budgets.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill strengthens oversight to recover incorrect payments, improving program integrity and protecting taxpayer funds for healthcare services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Medicaid Medicare Substance Abuse

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in committee · United States · House Jun 30, 2026

HR 9502: Protect Seniors and Veterans from Health Care Fraud Act of 2026

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to create a data-sharing agreement with the Department of Health and Human Services to prevent duplicate or incorrect medical billing for veterans. Under this arrangement, the two agencies would exchange information about veterans who are enrolled in both the VA system and Medicare, Medicaid, or Medicare Advantage plans to identify and stop improper payments. The agreement would last for two years, and the VA must report to Congress on how effective the data sharing is at reducing billing errors.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill aims to prevent duplicate billing and stop improper payments, thereby protecting veterans' financial interests and ensuring accurate healthcare delivery.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates data sharing to prevent duplicate billing and stop improper payments, directly protecting veterans from financial fraud and ensuring accurate healthcare benefits.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Medicare Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · House Jun 18, 2026

HR 9336: Better Care, Better Cost Act

The Better Care, Better Cost Act requires states to consider how well managed care organizations perform when deciding which ones to assign Medicaid beneficiaries to. Starting in 2028, states must create a system to score these organizations based on factors like medical costs, hospital readmissions, emergency visits, and patient satisfaction. Additionally, states must publish annual reports showing how using these scores changes enrollment patterns and estimates savings. This law directly affects state Medicaid programs and the managed care companies that serve them by mandating performance-based decision-making.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill improves patient access and quality by mandating performance scoring for managed care organizations to ensure better care delivery.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Long-Term Care Medicaid

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in committee · United States · House Jun 25, 2026

HR 9395: Transparency in Medicare Advantage Steering Act

The Transparency in Medicare Advantage Steering Act requires Medicare Advantage organizations to report specific details about agents and brokers who help enroll individuals in their plans starting in 2028. These reports must include whether an agent was involved, the amount and form of compensation paid to that agent, and the total compensation paid to all such representatives for the year. Beginning in 2030, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will make this compensation data publicly available online and add an indicator to identify agent-enrolled individuals in its data warehouse. The bill directly affects Medicare Advantage organizations, their sales representatives, and the public seeking information about how these plans are marketed.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases transparency in Medicare Advantage, protecting patient rights by disclosing agent compensation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Medicare

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 14, 2026

SJRES 197: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".

This joint resolution seeks to formally disapprove a specific rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the Affordable Care Act and the Basic Health Program for 2027. If passed, the measure would nullify the rule, preventing it from taking legal effect. The bill directly impacts the administration of healthcare benefits and payment parameters for the upcoming year. It is sponsored by a group of Democratic senators and is intended to halt the implementation of the agency's proposed changes.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill seeks to disapprove CMS rules under the ACA, restricting healthcare benefits and payment parameters.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Medicare

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