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HR 6114119th CongressIn Committee
To prohibit funds made available to the Department of Health and Human Services by previous Appropriations Acts from being used for any activity that makes Medicare Advantage the default under the Medicare program.
Introduced: Nov 18, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2] (D-Wisconsin)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
H.R. 6114 prohibits the use of appropriated Department of Health and Human Services funds for activities that make Medicare Advantage the default option for Medicare beneficiaries.
Key Points
- 1Prohibits DHHS from using appropriated funds to mandate Medicare Advantage as default.
- 2Applies to all funds made available by prior appropriations for the current fiscal year.
- 3Overrides any other law that would require default enrollment in Medicare Advantage.
- 4Ensures beneficiaries retain the choice to enroll in traditional Medicare.
- 5Reaffirms the statutory right of beneficiaries to elect their coverage.
Impact Areas
Medicare beneficiariesDepartment of Health and Human ServicesMedicare Advantage plansTaxpayers funding Medicare
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