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Medicare Advantage Prompt Pay Act (HR)

Original title: Medicare Advantage Prompt Pay Act

Last action · September 18, 2025: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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What This Bill Would Do

The Act is a federal bill introduced on September 18, 2025, to regulate payment timelines within Medicare Advantage plans. The measure has been referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and the Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration.

Why it matters

This bill establishes federal requirements for the timing of payments within healthcare plans, directly affecting healthcare providers and insurance administrators.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Healthcare providers

Medical providers are subject to the payment timelines enforced under Medicare Advantage prompt pay regulations.

Directly affected

Medicare Advantage plan administrators

Insurers operating Medicare Advantage plans face new statutory requirements regarding claim payment schedules.

Key Facts

  • The Medicare Advantage Prompt Pay Act was introduced as an HR bill on September 18, 2025.
  • The bill was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
  • The bill was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Frequently Asked Questions

What committees are reviewing the Medicare Advantage Prompt Pay Act?
The bill was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
When was the bill introduced?
The bill was introduced on September 18, 2025.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Sep 18, 2025

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Connected Entities

Committee on Ways and Means
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Sources

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  • Controversy20
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