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New Medicare Website for Easy Provider Search and Plan Comparison.

This legislation mandates the creation and maintenance of a federal website dedicated to Medicare beneficiaries. The site will allow citizens to easily search for doctors and suppliers participating in both Medicare Advantage (MA) plans and the original Medicare fee-for-service program. This change aims to simplify the process of choosing healthcare providers and plans, increasing transparency and improving access to care.
Key points
A new government website will be established to help Medicare beneficiaries find healthcare providers.
The search tool will cover providers in both Medicare Advantage plans and traditional Medicare (Parts A and B).
The website must be operational within one year of the law's enactment, improving healthcare transparency for users.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6115
Sponsor: Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2]
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to maintain a website for Medicare beneficiaries to search for providers participating in MA plans and traditional Medicare.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6115.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A new government website will be established to help Medicare beneficiaries find healthcare providers.
  • The search tool will cover providers in both Medicare Advantage plans and traditional Medicare (Parts A and B).
  • The website must be operational within one year of the law's enactment, improving healthcare transparency for users.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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