Congress·In Committee·H.R. 10012

Veterans Medicare Premium Transparency Act

Medicare Information for Veterans

Jul 30·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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Unlikely to pass

This bill was introduced late in the year and has very few cosponsors, making it difficult to pass before the current Congress ends.

Key Points

This bill requires the government to add a section to the annual Medicare handbook specifically for veterans. It would explain how being enrolled in VA health care changes what a person pays for Medicare premiums.
It clarifies that VA health coverage counts as proper insurance for drug coverage. This is important because it prevents veterans from being charged extra late fees when they sign up for Medicare drug plans later in life.
The same information must be posted on the Medicare website so veterans can find it easily. This ensures that people have the right facts before they make choices about their health insurance and costs.
The Department of Veterans Affairs and health officials would have to report to Congress on how many veterans are currently paying higher premiums. This report will help the government understand if veterans are missing out on savings.

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Milestones

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Jul 30, 2026House

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Veterans' Affairs, 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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Jul 30, 2026

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Veterans Medicare Premium Transparency Act

Bill NumberHR 10012

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Veterans' Affairs, 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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