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Mike Kelly (R-PA)

Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025

H.R. 3514 · House bill Health

A Republican bill with 173 Democratic cosponsors · See all 311 cosponsors

Last activity — Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.

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Formally proposed, and not yet handed to a committee.

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Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced

What this bill would do

This bill is called the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act of 2025. It amends the Social Security Act to place new rules on Medicare Advantage plans regarding prior authorization requirements. The bill requires these plans to set up an electronic prior authorization program starting in 2028. It also orders plans to meet transparency rules starting in 2027 by reporting data on approvals, denials, and appeals. Additionally, the legislation establishes enrollee protection standards and gives the government authority to enforce timely responses for prior authorization requests.

Yes· 3 of 20

  • Scored +8

    Would people over 65 be better off under this?

    Directly improves access to care for seniors using Medicare Advantage plans.

  • Scored +8

    Would retired people be better off under this?

    Primary beneficiaries are retirees on Medicare Advantage plans.

  • Scored +7

    Does this make health care easier to get in general?

    Streamlines prior authorizations and mandates faster response times to reduce delays in care.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.