Bill · H.R. 8261· House(119-HR-8261)
Chronic Care Management Improvement Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 4/14/2026
- Last activity
- 4/14/2026 — 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
- Suzan DelBene
- Cosponsors
- - 8 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Chronic Care Management Improvement Act of 2026'', aims to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The primary goal is to remove cost-sharing responsibilities for chronic care management services under Medicare Part B. These changes would apply to services furnished on or after January 1, 2027. It specifically modifies how much is paid for these services and addresses the application of deductibles.
Yes· 3 of 19
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+9
Seniors are the primary beneficiaries of Medicare and will see reduced costs for chronic care.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+9
People with disabilities often use Medicare and frequently require chronic care management services.
Would retired people be better off under this?+9
Retirees are the primary group eligible for Medicare services.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-2
Removing cost-sharing and deductibles increases federal spending via Medicare.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2
The government will cover 100% of these costs, increasing public expenditure.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?-2
Increases government expenditure without an identified funding source.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Elimination of Cost-Sharing: Under Section 2, the amount paid for chronic care management services would be 100 percent of the actual charge or the determined amount. This removes the financial burden of cost-sharing for these services.
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Removal of Deductibles: Section 2, subsection (b) specifies that the deductible shall not apply to chronic care management services furnished on or after January 1, 2027. This provides a direct benefit to individuals receiving these services by removing the need to meet a deductible first.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text provided.
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 People With Disabilities+9Good For Retirees+9Good For Seniors+9Good For Low Income Households+8Good For Middle Class Households+6Good For Veterans+5Good For Billionaires+4Good For High Income Households+4Good For High Net Worth Individuals+4Good For Ultra High Net Worth Individuals+4Good For African Americans+3Good For Asian Americans+3Good For Hispanic Americans+3Good For Native Americans+3Good For White Americans+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+7Increases Medicare Funding+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Social Security+5Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility-2Reduces Government Spending-2Reduces National Debt-2
- 7/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/30/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/29/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 5/19/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/28/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/14/2026
- 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Ami BeraDemocrat · California
Janelle BynumDemocrat · Oregon
Donald DavisDemocrat · North Carolina
Mike KellyRepublican · Pennsylvania
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Linda SánchezDemocrat · California
Thomas SuozziDemocrat · New York
Eric SorensenDemocrat · Illinois
Marc VeaseyDemocrat · Texas