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DemocratBill · H.R. 10747· House(119-HR-10747)

Puerto Rico Medicare Advantage Fairness Act of 2026

Rep. Ruiz
Age: 54 years
California
Introduced
10/5/2026
Last activity
10/5/2026 — 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.
Sponsored by
Raul Ruiz
Cosponsors
Democrat - 2Republican - 1
Health
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is called the Puerto Rico Medicare Advantage Fairness Act of 2026. It was introduced in the House of Representatives on October 5, 2026. The bill amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act. Its goal is to make sure there are appropriate geographic adjustments made to Medicare Advantage benchmarks in Puerto Rico. It changes how the average geographic adjustment is determined for payment areas in Puerto Rico starting on or after January 1, 2027. Specifically, it makes the average geographic adjustment for Puerto Rico equal to the adjustment applied to the United States Virgin Islands.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Would people over 65 be better off under this?+7

    Seniors in Puerto Rico who rely on Medicare Advantage may see better benchmark payments and improved health plan stability due to the adjusted geographic calculation.

  • Would retired people be better off under this?+7

    Retirees living in Puerto Rico stand to benefit from more equitable Medicare Advantage benchmarks matching those of the U.S. Virgin Islands.

  • Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65?+7

    The bill ensures appropriate geographic adjustments to Medicare Advantage benchmarks in Puerto Rico, aligning them with the U.S. Virgin Islands to potentially increase funding flow.

The opposite

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