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Medicare Advantage: Ending Penalties for High-Quality Care

This act aims to remove a provision that inadvertently penalized Medicare Advantage plans for providing high-quality healthcare. This change means plans will no longer face reduced payments for offering better services, potentially encouraging them to further improve care standards for Medicare beneficiaries.
Key points
Eliminates financial penalties for Medicare Advantage plans that provide high-quality services.
Changes take effect from January 1, 2023, impacting how plan payments are calculated.
May encourage plans to invest in better care, potentially benefiting Medicare beneficiaries.
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Print number: 117_S_4050
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Process start date: 2022-04-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Medicare Advantage Quality Payment Relief Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4050.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-04-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Eliminates financial penalties for Medicare Advantage plans that provide high-quality services.
  • Changes take effect from January 1, 2023, impacting how plan payments are calculated.
  • May encourage plans to invest in better care, potentially benefiting Medicare beneficiaries.
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 Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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