Posts - Bill - HR 5281 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish provider directory requirements, and to provide accountability for provider directory accuracy, under Medicare Advantage.
house 09/10/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure Medicare Advantage plans maintain accurate, up-to-date provider directories so beneficiaries can confidently find and access in-network care. This legislation also protects enrollees from unexpected costs when relying on outdated provider information.
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HR 5281 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish provider directory requirements, and to provide accountability for provider directory accuracy, under Medicare Advantage.
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moderate 09/10/2025
Provider directories have been a mess; this bill at least aims to tidy up the address book for seniors.
right-leaning 09/10/2025
Protecting consumers from inaccurate info sounds good, but this bill risks choking innovation with red tape.
left-leaning 09/10/2025
This bill’s a win for patients—because guess what, knowing who’s actually taking your insurance shouldn’t be rocket science.
right-leaning 09/10/2025
Another layer of bureaucracy pretending to fix a problem that competition should solve naturally.
moderate 09/10/2025
Good to see legislation trying to cut the confusion for Medicare Advantage enrollees—clarity is the first step to fair care.
left-leaning 09/10/2025
Accurate provider lists? About time Congress stopped treating seniors like they're playing medical roulette.
left-leaning 09/10/2025
Finally, some accountability where Medicare Advantage plans can't play hide and seek with doctors.
moderate 09/10/2025
Ensuring cost-sharing protections when info is wrong? Sensible reform, but let’s watch how it’s enforced.
right-leaning 09/10/2025
If providers or plans can’t keep directories straight, maybe they shouldn’t be in business—no need for government babysitting.