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HR6974119th CongressWALLET

Improving MA SNP Act of 2026

Sponsored By: Representative Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]

Introduced

Summary

Expand accreditation beyond NCQA for Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans by allowing the Secretary to accept other private accrediting organizations that meet Secretary-established standards. The bill would amend the Social Security Act to let organizations with an application approved under section 1852(e)(4)(C) be deemed appropriate by the Secretary for accrediting SNPs, and it creates a pathway beginning in 2026 for those qualifying private accreditors to be used to approve specialized MA plans.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

More accrediting options for Medicare SNPs

If enacted, this bill would let more private groups accredit Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans. Beginning in 2026, the Secretary would be able to approve private accrediting organizations that have an application approved under section 1852(e)(4)(C). Those accreditations would have to meet standards the Secretary sets. This is a procedural change and would not directly change plan payments or benefits for enrollees.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]

TX • R

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

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