A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — 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.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
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, known as the "Improving MA SNP Act of 2026," seeks to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The primary goal is to allow more accrediting organizations to approve specialized Medicare Advantage (MA) plans designed for individuals with special needs. It changes the current requirement that these plans be "NCQA approved" to being approved by an accrediting organization. This new process would be based on standards established by the Secretary. For 2026 and future years, any other private accrediting organization with an application approved by the Secretary could be used.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +2
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
The bill expands options for specialized Medicare Advantage plans which can benefit seniors with special needs.
- Scored +2
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
The bill allows for more diverse accreditation options for Medicare plans designed specifically for individuals with special needs.
- Scored +2
Would retired people be better off under this?
Increased competition in the accreditation of specialized Medicare Advantage plans may benefit retirees with special needs.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded Approval Options: By striking the requirement for "NCQA approved" and allowing plans to be approved by other accrediting organizations, the bill permits additional organizations to approve specialized MA plans for special needs individuals (Section 2).
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Increased Choice for Special Needs Individuals: The amendment allows for any other private accrediting organization with an application approved by the Secretary to approve these specialized plans for 2026 and subsequent years (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
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 people with disabilities be better off under this? — The bill allows for more diverse accreditation options for Medicare plans designed specifically for individuals with special needs. Would retired people be better off under this? — Increased competition in the accreditation of specialized Medicare Advantage plans may benefit retirees with special needs. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The bill expands options for specialized Medicare Advantage plans which can benefit seniors with special needs. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Expanded access to specialized Medicare Advantage plans may benefit low-income individuals with special needs.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The bill facilitates the creation of more specialized Medicare Advantage plans tailored to individuals with special needs.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65? — The bill expands the types of accrediting organizations that can approve specialized Medicare Advantage plans, potentially increasing plan availability.
- 1/8/2026
- 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.
- Introduced in House