Bill · H.R. 10012· House(119-HR-10012)
Veterans Medicare Premium Transparency Act
- Introduced
- 7/30/2026
- Last activity
- 8/7/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Sponsored by
- Roger Williams
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Veterans Medicare Premium Transparency Act. It requires changes to the Medicare & You handbook. The handbook must now explain how enrolling in the Department of Veterans Affairs patient enrollment system affects Medicare part B and part D monthly premiums. The bill also requires this same information to be posted online on relevant government websites. Additionally, the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs must jointly submit a report to Congress within 180 days. This report will summarize the publication updates and estimate how many veterans were paying increased monthly premiums when the Act was passed.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The bill directly benefits veterans by providing essential transparency regarding their Medicare premium obligations.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The bill increases transparency by requiring specific disclosures in Medicare handbooks and online.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+3
The bill improves clarity regarding how VA enrollment affects Medicare costs for veterans.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(a) requires the annual notice to clearly explain how Department of Veterans Affairs patient enrollment impacts Medicare part B and part D monthly premiums. This is positive because it ensures veterans have clear information about how their health coverage systems interact regarding costs.
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Section 2(b) requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make this information available on Medicare.gov and other relevant websites. This is a benefit because people can easily access the information online rather than waiting for printed materials.
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Section 2(c) requires a joint report to Congress estimating how many veterans were paying increased monthly premiums while enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs system. This holds officials accountable by tracking past impacts on veterans.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that create negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+5Good For Retirees+2Good For Seniors+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+3
- 10/1/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/31/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/7/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 7/30/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Veterans' Affairs, 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Aaron BeanRepublican · Florida
Pete StauberRepublican · Minnesota
Derek SchmidtRepublican · Kansas
Michael TurnerRepublican · Ohio