Congress·In Committee·H.R. 6974

Improving MA SNP Act of 2026

Medicare Advantage: Expanding Approval Options for Special Needs Plans

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This bill is currently sitting in the House Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce committees. It has not seen any action since January 2026, which means it has been stalled for about five months. Most bills like this do not move past the committee stage.

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Key Points

This bill changes how Medicare Advantage 'Special Needs Plans' get approved. These are specific insurance plans designed for people with chronic health conditions, those living in nursing homes, or people who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid.
Currently, only one specific organization is named in the law to review and approve these plans. This proposal would allow other qualified private groups to perform these reviews as long as they meet strict government standards.
By allowing more organizations to handle approvals, the bill aims to make the process more efficient. This could lead to more plan options for seniors and people with disabilities who require specialized medical care.
If the bill becomes law, these changes would begin in 2026. The Secretary of Health and Human Services would have the final say on which private groups are allowed to approve the plans.

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Milestones

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Jan 8, 2026House

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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Jan 8, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Improving MA SNP Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 6974

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred 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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