Part D Premium Protection Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (31 Aug 2026): 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.
What this bill does
H.R. 10185, the "Part D Premium Protection Act of 2026," would direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create a temporary premium credit for people enrolled in Medicare Part D prescription drug plans (PDPs) for the year 2027. The credit amount would be based on the average premium reduction seen among plans that participated in the Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration, calculated using premium data from January 1, 2025, through the end of 2026. The Secretary would notify PDP sponsors of the credit amount, sponsors would reduce enrollees' premiums by that amount (but not below zero), and HHS would then reimburse the sponsors for the reduced amounts.
The bill affects Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in Part D prescription drug plans, who could see lower monthly premiums in 2027, as well as PDP sponsors (insurers offering these plans), who would apply the credit and receive payments from HHS to cover it. It does not create a permanent program; the credit is limited to the 2027 plan year.
The bill was introduced on August 31, 2026, by Rep. Gus Bilirakis and referred to the House Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means for consideration. As an introduced bill, it would need committee review, potential amendment, and votes in the House and Senate, followed by presidential signature, before it could become law.
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Timeline
31 Aug 2026
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.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10185 do?
- H.R. 10185, the "Part D Premium Protection Act of 2026," would direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create a temporary premium credit for people enrolled in Medicare Part D prescription drug plans (PDPs) for the year 2027. The credit amount would be based on the average premium reduction seen among plans that participated in the Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration, calculated using premium data from January 1, 2025, through the end of 2026. The Secretary would notify PDP sponsors of the credit amount, sponsors would reduce enrollees' premiums by that amount (but not below zero), and HHS would then reimburse the sponsors for the reduced amounts. The bill affects Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in Part D prescription drug plans, who could see lower monthly premiums in 2027, as well as PDP sponsors (insurers offering these plans), who would apply the credit and receive payments from HHS to cover it. It does not create a permanent program; the credit is limited to the 2027 plan year. The bill was introduced on August 31, 2026, by Rep. Gus Bilirakis and referred to the House Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means for consideration. As an introduced bill, it would need committee review, potential amendment, and votes in the House and Senate, followed by presidential signature, before it could become law.
- Has H.R. 10185 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10185. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10185?
- H.R. 10185 was sponsored by Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] (R-FL), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10185?
- 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. (31 Aug 2026).
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