Medicare Beneficiary Co-Pay Fairness Act

Hozzl · 2025-06-10T21:16:09Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 1776 Medicare Beneficiary Co-Pay Fairness Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

6/10/2025, 9:16 PM

Summary of Bill S 1776

The bill titled "A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to limit the coinsurance amount for certain services furnished in an ambulatory surgical center" was introduced in the 119th session of Congress on May 15, 2025.

Congressional Summary of S 1776

Medicare Beneficiary Co-Pay Fairness Act

This bill limits the amount of coinsurance that may be assessed under Medicare for services performed in ambulatory surgical centers.

Specifically, if the applicable coinsurance amount exceeds the inpatient hospital deductible, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must reduce the coinsurance amount so that it is equal to the amount of the deductible and pay the difference to the service provider.

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Current Status of Bill S 1776

Bill S 1776 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 15, 2025. Bill S 1776 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on May 15, 2025. Bill S 1776's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of May 15, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1776

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1776

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1776

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to limit the coinsurance amount for certain services furnished in an ambulatory surgical center.