Transparency in Medicare Advantage Steering Act
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require certain reporting with respect to agents and brokers of Medicare Advantage organizations.
This bill, HB9395, aims to make Medicare Advantage plans more transparent by requiring detailed reporting about the agents and brokers who help sell these plans. Medicare Advantage is a health insurance option under Medicare, allowing people to get their Medicare benefits through a private plan, such as an HMO or PPO. The bill wants to ensure that the individuals helping to steer people toward these plans are clearly reported and regulated, making the process more open and accountable.
The bill would primarily affect those who sell Medicare Advantage plans, including insurance companies, brokers, and agents. By mandating transparency, it could help ensure that the services and plans being recommended are in the best interest of the beneficiaries. This might also lead to better oversight and potentially reduce any misleading or unethical practices.
HB9395 was introduced on June 23, 2026, and has been referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Committee on Ways and Means for further consideration. A subcommittee meeting was held on June 25, 2026, where the bill was marked up and then forwarded to the full committee. The bill is still in the early stages of the legislative process, with ongoing committee reviews and discussions.
