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Delay Medicare Payment Changes
Recent Bills/Delay Medicare Payment Changes

Delay Medicare Payment Changes

IntroducedFebruary 12, 2026
Introduced6 months ago
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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.
Health
Why This Matters

This bill postpones new payment adjustments for doctors under Medicare until 2030, allowing for further evaluation and consultation. It aims to ensure that any changes are necessary and fair to healthcare providers.

If you are a Medicare patient, your doctor may not face payment changes for several more years.
Who this affects
Doctors · Healthcare providers · Medicare patients
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill delays changes to how Medicare pays doctors until January 1, 2030.
  2. 2The changes were originally set to start based on a rule from November 2025.
  3. 3The Secretary of Health and Human Services must report on the need for these changes two years after the bill passes.
  4. 4If the changes are deemed necessary, they can only be implemented after consulting with affected doctors.
  5. 5The bill prevents multiple adjustments to the payment system in a short period.
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Intro
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IntroducedCurrentFeb 12

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.

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President

The President

Donald Trump
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Awaiting Vote
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