A Republican bill with 5 Democratic cosponsors · See all 7 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Preserving Patient Access to Accountable Care Act," aims to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The primary purpose is to extend incentive payments for participation in eligible alternative payment models under the Medicare program. It makes specific adjustments to various paragraphs and subparagraphs within the Social Security Act regarding years and percentage rates. Specifically, it adjusts rates for the year 2027.
Yes· 3 of 11
- Scored +3
Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65?
The bill extends and increases incentive payment percentages for eligible alternative payment models under Medicare for the year 2027.
- Scored +2
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
The bill extends incentive payments for Medicare programs which primarily serve the elderly.
- Scored +2
Would retired people be better off under this?
The bill provides continued financial incentives for Medicare models used by retirees.
The opposite
- Scored -1
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill extends incentive payments for Medicare alternative payment models, which represents an increase in government outlays.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Extension of Incentive Payments: The bill amends Section 1833(z) of the Social Security Act to extend incentive payments for participation in eligible alternative payment models (Section 2(a)). This extension of payments could support participation in these models.
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Increased Payment Rates for 2027: The bill inserts a rate of "3.53 percent" for the year 2027 in multiple sections, including paragraph (1)(A) and paragraph (4)(B) (Section 2(a)). This establishes a specific percentage for that year.
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 retired people be better off under this? — The bill provides continued financial incentives for Medicare models used by retirees. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The bill extends incentive payments for Medicare programs which primarily serve the elderly. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill supports Medicare systems that serve a diverse population including Black Americans. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — The bill supports Medicare systems that serve a diverse population including Asian Americans. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill supports Medicare systems that serve a diverse population including Hispanic Americans. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill maintains funding for Medicare models that can impact healthcare delivery for low-income individuals. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill supports Medicare systems that serve a diverse population including Native Americans. Would white Americans be better off under this? — The bill supports Medicare systems that serve a diverse population including white Americans.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65? — The bill extends and increases incentive payment percentages for eligible alternative payment models under Medicare for the year 2027. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — By extending incentive payments for alternative payment models, the bill supports the continuation of integrated care delivery systems.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this strengthen Social Security? — The bill amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to sustain Medicare incentive structures.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill extends incentive payments for Medicare alternative payment models, which represents an increase in government outlays.
- 10/26/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/5/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/4/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/28/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
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Donald DavisDemocrat · North Carolina
Suzan DelBeneDemocrat · Washington
Neal DunnRepublican · Florida
Bradley SchneiderDemocrat · Illinois
Kim SchrierDemocrat · Washington
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