To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter into contracts with recovery audit contractors to perform prepayment reviews under the Medicare program.

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Summary of Bill HR 8804

The bill "To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter into contracts with recovery audit contractors to perform prepayment reviews under the Medicare program" was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 8804 on May 13, 2026.

Current Status of Bill HR 8804

Bill HR 8804 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 13, 2026. Bill HR 8804 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 13, 2026. Bill HR 8804's most recent activity was 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. as of May 13, 2026

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8804

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter into contracts with recovery audit contractors to perform prepayment reviews under the Medicare program.