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Medicare Advantage Renamed; Penalties for Misleading Use of Medicare Name.

This act renames the Medicare Advantage program to "Alternative Private Health Plan." The goal is to prevent confusion and clearly distinguish between programs. Companies using "Medicare" in their plan titles after the change may face significant fines.
Key points
The Medicare Advantage program will be renamed to "Alternative Private Health Plan."
Companies advertising health plans will be prohibited from using "Medicare" in the plan title, with a penalty of $100,000 per instance.
A transition period will be implemented to help beneficiaries and providers adapt to the new name.
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Print number: 117_HR_9187
Sponsor: Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2]
Process start date: 2022-10-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Save Medicare Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9187.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-10-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Medicare Advantage program will be renamed to "Alternative Private Health Plan."
  • Companies advertising health plans will be prohibited from using "Medicare" in the plan title, with a penalty of $100,000 per instance.
  • A transition period will be implemented to help beneficiaries and providers adapt to the new name.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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