Save Medicare Act

12/21/2024, 9:05 AM

Save Medicare Act

This bill renames Medicare Advantage (MA) as the Alternative Private Health Plan program. It also establishes civil penalties for entities that continue to advertise MA plans with Medicare in the title.

The Save Medicare Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 732, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to protect and preserve the Medicare program, which provides health insurance to millions of Americans, particularly those who are elderly or disabled.

The Save Medicare Act includes several key provisions aimed at ensuring the long-term sustainability of the Medicare program. One of the main provisions of the bill is to increase funding for Medicare, in order to prevent cuts to benefits or services for beneficiaries. This funding increase would be achieved through a combination of measures, including raising taxes on high-income individuals and corporations.

Additionally, the Save Medicare Act includes provisions to improve the quality of care provided to Medicare beneficiaries. This includes measures to reduce fraud and abuse within the Medicare program, as well as initiatives to promote preventive care and wellness among beneficiaries. Overall, the Save Medicare Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to strengthen and protect the Medicare program for current and future generations of Americans. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it is necessary to ensure the long-term viability of Medicare, while opponents raise concerns about the potential impact of tax increases on the economy.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 732

Introduced on
2023-02-01

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/1/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Save Medicare Act

This bill renames Medicare Advantage (MA) as the Alternative Private Health Plan program. It also establishes civil penalties for entities that continue to advertise MA plans with Medicare in the title.

The Save Medicare Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 732, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to protect and preserve the Medicare program, which provides health insurance to millions of Americans, particularly those who are elderly or disabled.

The Save Medicare Act includes several key provisions aimed at ensuring the long-term sustainability of the Medicare program. One of the main provisions of the bill is to increase funding for Medicare, in order to prevent cuts to benefits or services for beneficiaries. This funding increase would be achieved through a combination of measures, including raising taxes on high-income individuals and corporations.

Additionally, the Save Medicare Act includes provisions to improve the quality of care provided to Medicare beneficiaries. This includes measures to reduce fraud and abuse within the Medicare program, as well as initiatives to promote preventive care and wellness among beneficiaries. Overall, the Save Medicare Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to strengthen and protect the Medicare program for current and future generations of Americans. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it is necessary to ensure the long-term viability of Medicare, while opponents raise concerns about the potential impact of tax increases on the economy.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo rename the program under part C of title XVIII of the Social Security Act, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Health

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary5/26/2023

Save Medicare Act

This bill renames Medicare Advantage (MA) as the Alternative Private Health Plan program. It also establishes civil penalties for entities that continue to advertise MA plans with Medicare in the title.


Latest Action12/17/2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.