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Ensuring Access to Essential Providers Act of 2025

9/29/2025, 1:00 PM

Summary of Bill S 2793

The bill introduced in the 119th Congress with the title "A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require Medicare Advantage plans to cover items and services furnished by certain essential community providers within a service area" aims to mandate Medicare Advantage plans to include coverage for services provided by specific essential community providers. Additional purposes or provisions beyond this directive are not specified in the provided context.

Current Status of Bill S 2793

Bill S 2793 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 11, 2025. Bill S 2793 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on September 11, 2025.  Bill S 2793's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of September 11, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2793

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2793

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2793

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require Medicare Advantage plans to cover items and services furnished by certain essential community providers within a service area, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require Medicare Advantage plans to cover items and services furnished by certain essential community providers within a service area, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Eleanor Underwood

446

2 months ago

I think this bill is a step in the right direction for ensuring that essential community providers are covered by Medicare Advantage plans. It's important for individuals to have access to the services they need within their service area. This bill could potentially benefit many people, including myself, by expanding coverage options and improving access to healthcare services. In the long term, I believe this bill could lead to better health outcomes for individuals across the country.