AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Sep 2, 2026. Analysis updated: Sep 15, 2026.
01 — The Text
What.
- Medicare Advantage organizations must submit and publish information about revenue received under each offered plan
- Organizations must provide a breakdown of expenses related to each plan, including costs beyond medical claims
- Plans must present electronic information about benefits to beneficiaries in a manner similar to private insurers, to the extent practicable
- Published information must be made available on MA organizations' websites and submitted to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- The bill establishes transparency requirements but does not specify enforcement mechanisms or penalties for non-compliance based on the official summary
- Effects on beneficiary understanding, plan pricing, or market competition are not documented in the official summary
- The phrase 'to the extent practicable' creates flexibility in how plans must standardize benefit presentations, with no defined standards specified
03 — The Path
Now what?
- Bill was introduced in the House on July 13, 2026
- Referred to Ways and Means Committee and Energy and Commerce Committee on July 13, 2026
- Committee markup held July 15, 2026, with substitute ordered reported 42–0
Legislative History
Actions.
- Jul 15, 2026 — Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.
- Jul 15, 2026 — Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Jul 13, 2026 — 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.
- Jul 13, 2026 — 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.
- Jul 13, 2026 — Introduced in House
- Jul 13, 2026 — Introduced in House