Bill · S. 1460· Senate(119-S-1460)
Preserving Patient Access to Accountable Care Act
- Introduced
- 4/10/2025
- Last activity
- 4/10/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S2567)
- Sponsored by
- John Barrasso
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as 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 the years and percentages listed in the Social Security Act. These changes include updating certain years from 2026 to 2027 and adjusting specific percentage rates for the year 2027.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+3
The bill extends Medicare incentive payments, which benefits the senior population relying on the program.
Would retired people be better off under this?+3
The bill preserves Medicare incentive payments which are critical for retirees' healthcare access.
Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65?+3
The bill extends incentive payments for participation in alternative payment models within the Medicare program.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Extension of Incentive Payments: The bill amends Section 1833(z) of the Social Security Act to extend incentive payments for participation in eligible alternative payment models. This provides a specific rate of 3.53 percent for the year 2027 (Section 2(a)(1)(A) and Section 2(a)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
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 Retirees+3Good For Seniors+3Good For Low Income Households+1
- Healthcare
- Increases Medicare Funding+3Improves Healthcare Access+1
- 4/10/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S2567)
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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