A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 5 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S2567)
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as 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 the years and percentages listed in the Social Security Act. These changes include updating certain years from 2026 to 2027 and adjusting specific percentage rates for the year 2027.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +3
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
The bill extends Medicare incentive payments, which benefits the senior population relying on the program.
- Scored +3
Would retired people be better off under this?
The bill preserves Medicare incentive payments which are critical for retirees' healthcare access.
- Scored +3
Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65?
The bill extends incentive payments for participation in alternative payment models within the Medicare program.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- 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. This provides a specific rate of 3.53 percent for the year 2027 (Section 2(a)(1)(A) and Section 2(a)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens 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 preserves Medicare incentive payments which are critical for retirees' healthcare access. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The bill extends Medicare incentive payments, which benefits the senior population relying on the program. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The extension of Medicare incentive payments helps maintain healthcare access for those dependent on the program.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65? — The bill extends incentive payments for participation in alternative payment models within the Medicare program. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — By extending incentives for alternative payment models, it aims to preserve patient access to care under Medicare.
- 4/10/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S2567)
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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.
Marsha BlackburnRepublican · Tennessee
Bill CassidyRepublican · Louisiana
Thomas TillisRepublican · North Carolina
Peter WelchDemocrat · Vermont
Sheldon WhitehouseDemocrat · Rhode Island