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Increased Transparency for Supplemental Benefits in Medicare Advantage Plans.

This law mandates greater transparency for Medicare Advantage (MA) supplemental benefits. Starting in 2027, MA organizations must report detailed, enrollee-level data on the utilization, costs, and eligibility of these extra benefits. This aims to provide researchers and the public with better information to evaluate the effectiveness and value of different MA plans.
Key points
MA organizations must submit detailed data on how enrollees use supplemental benefits, including total plan spending and out-of-pocket costs per utilization.
This data will be made publicly available online in a de-identified format, allowing for better research and comparison of plan offerings.
The new reporting requirements take effect for plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2027.
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Print number: 118_S_3573
Sponsor: Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]
Process start date: 2024-01-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Medicare Advantage Supplemental Benefits Transparency Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3573.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-01-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • MA organizations must submit detailed data on how enrollees use supplemental benefits, including total plan spending and out-of-pocket costs per utilization.
  • This data will be made publicly available online in a de-identified format, allowing for better research and comparison of plan offerings.
  • The new reporting requirements take effect for plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2027.
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. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA].

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 2025-12-26.

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