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Congress·In Committee·19 days ago

Senate Bill Would Require Medicare to Post County-by-County Spending Data Online Starting in 2027

Also known as: Apples to Apples Comparison Act of 2026

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Key Points

  • This bill would require the Department of Health and Human Services to post detailed files online showing exactly how much Medicare spends in every county and major city across the country.
  • Starting in 2027, the public would be able to see spending data broken down by different groups, such as people in traditional Medicare versus those enrolled in private Medicare Advantage plans.
  • A government advisory commission would be required to compare the costs of private plans to traditional Medicare to see which provides better value for taxpayers and seniors.
  • The reports would include 10 years of past spending data and up to 5 years of predicted future spending to help the public and lawmakers track where healthcare money is going.
  • To protect privacy, the bill requires that all shared data must keep the personal information of seniors secret while still being detailed enough for researchers to study.
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Milestones

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Feb 11, 2026Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Feb 11, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Related News

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HME News·14 days ago

Sen. Scott introduces bill to ease Medicare plan comparisons

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.

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HME News·12 days ago

In brief: Medicare comparison legislation, Omnipod expansion, Owlet partnership

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.

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HME News·5 days ago

Growth in Medicare Advantage enrollment slows down

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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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Apples to Apples Comparison Act of 2026

Bill NumberS 3848
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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