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RepublicanBill · H.R. 786· House(119-HR-786)

Preserving Patient Access to Accountable Care Act

Rep. LaHood
Age: 58 years
Illinois
Introduced
1/28/2025
Last activity
1/28/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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
Darin LaHood
Cosponsors
Republican - 2Democrat - 4
Health
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Preserving Patient Access to Accountable Care Act," aims to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The primary purpose is to extend incentive payments for participation in eligible alternative payment models under the Medicare program. It makes specific adjustments to various paragraphs and subparagraphs within the Social Security Act regarding years and percentage rates. Specifically, it adjusts rates for the year 2027.

Yes· 3 of 11

  • Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65?+3

    The bill extends and increases incentive payment percentages for eligible alternative payment models under Medicare for the year 2027.

  • Would people over 65 be better off under this?+2

    The bill extends incentive payments for Medicare programs which primarily serve the elderly.

  • Would retired people be better off under this?+2

    The bill provides continued financial incentives for Medicare models used by retirees.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1

    The bill extends incentive payments for Medicare alternative payment models, which represents an increase in government outlays.