Jennifer McClellan (D-VA)
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage.
A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
In committee
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The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill aims to amend the Social Security Act to increase transparency regarding supplemental benefits in Medicare Advantage. It would require Medicare Advantage organizations to submit detailed enrollee-level data to the Secretary. This data includes information on benefit eligibility, types of benefits offered, utilization, and payment amounts. Starting in 2030, the Secretary would make this data available to individuals and entities for evaluations and research. Additionally, a public use data file would be posted on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services website.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill requires the publication of a public use data file regarding supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage.
- Scored +2
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
Increased data transparency regarding supplemental benefits can lead to better oversight of Medicare Advantage plans used by seniors.
- Scored +2
Would retired people be better off under this?
Enhanced transparency of benefits may lead to better program administration for retired individuals using Medicare Advantage.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?
The bill requires the collection and potential sharing of enrollee-level data, which necessitates privacy safeguards.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Research and Evaluation Opportunities: The bill allows the Secretary to make submitted data available to individuals and entities to support evaluations, analysis of the program, and other health care related research (Section 1, subsection a, paragraph 6, subparagraph B, clause i).
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Public Access to Information: The Secretary is required to make a public use data file available on the internet website of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Section 1, subsection a, paragraph 6, subparagraph B, clause ii).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Privacy Concerns: While the Secretary is required to have procedures in place to safeguard the privacy of any individually identifiable enrollee information, the bill involves the collection and sharing of enrollee-level data (Section 1, subsection a, paragraph 6, subparagraph B, clause iii).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would retired people be better off under this? — Enhanced transparency of benefits may lead to better program administration for retired individuals using Medicare Advantage. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Increased data transparency regarding supplemental benefits can lead to better oversight of Medicare Advantage plans used by seniors.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires the publication of a public use data file regarding supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage. Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — The bill requires the collection and potential sharing of enrollee-level data, which necessitates privacy safeguards.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into medical research? — The bill facilitates health care related research by providing access to a public use data file of Medicare Advantage benefits. Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65? — The bill increases transparency of supplemental benefits which can aid in program oversight and resource allocation.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill provides datasets intended to support evaluations, analysis, and health care related research.
- 7/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/25/2026
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- 9/10/2025
- 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.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Introduced in House
Robert WittmanRepublican · Virginia