Bill · H.R. 6114· House(119-HR-6114)

To prohibit funds made available to the Department of Health and Human Services by previous Appropriations Acts from being used for any activity that makes Medicare Advantage the default under the Medicare program.

Age: 62 years

Wisconsin

Introduced: 11/18/2025
Last activity: 11/18/2025 — 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: Mark Pocan
Cosponsors: - 16 - 0

Health

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill aims to prevent the Department of Health and Human Services from using previously appropriated funds to make Medicare Advantage the default option. It specifically targets individuals entitled to benefits under part A and enrolled under part B of the Social Security Act. The legislation ensures that those who fail to make a specific election are not automatically deemed to have chosen an MA plan under part C. This restriction applies to all funds made available by previous Appropriations Acts for the current fiscal year.

Yes· 3 of 4

Would people over 65 be better off under this?+2
The bill protects seniors from being automatically enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans without their explicit election.
Would retired people be better off under this?+2
The bill ensures retirees maintain more control over their healthcare enrollment decisions.
Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65?+1
The bill protects the existing structure of Medicare by preventing the automatic default to Medicare Advantage plans.