Senate Bill Would Require Medicare to Post County-by-County Spending Data Online Starting in 2027
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This bill would require HHS to publish detailed, county-level spending data for Medicare in machine-readable files, broken down by dozens of enrollment categories (Part A, Part B, Medicare Advantage, Part D, etc.). This gives the public, researchers, and policymakers much better visibility into how Medicare dollars are spent across the country — but it doesn't change any benefits, premiums, or coverage for beneficiaries directly. The main impact is transparency, not a change in what people receive.
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Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) introduced the Apples to Apples Comparison Act of 2026, requiring CMS to provide seniors with clear, comparable data between Medicare Advantage and traditional fee-for-service coverage to help them make informed decisions.
Senator Tim Scott has introduced the Apples to Apples Comparison Act of 2026, which seeks to require the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide seniors with clear, comparable data when choosing between Medicare Advantage and traditional fee-for-service coverage.
The article discusses slowing enrollment in Medicare Advantage and mentions the introduction of the Apples to Apples Comparison Act of 2026 as a legislative effort to provide more transparency and comparable data for seniors evaluating their coverage options.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Apples to Apples Comparison Act of 2026
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