Protecting Approved Care Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (15 Sep 2026): Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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. 10394 is a bill that would amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act, the section of federal law governing Medicare, to create new requirements for how Medicare Advantage plans use prior authorization and how they handle claims denials. Based on the title alone, the bill's general purpose is to place limits or standards on these practices, but the specific rules it would establish are not yet available, since the full legislative text has not been published.
The bill would primarily affect people enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans, the private insurance alternative to traditional Medicare, as well as the insurance companies that administer those plans and the health care providers who submit claims and prior authorization requests on behalf of patients. Depending on its eventual provisions, such a bill could affect how quickly or easily patients receive approval for care, or how disputes over denied claims are resolved, though the precise mechanisms are unknown at this stage.
The bill was introduced on September 15, 2026, by Rep. Greg Landsman (D-OH-1) and has not yet moved beyond that initial step. It would need to be considered by the relevant committee, potentially amended, and pass both the House and Senate before being sent to the President. Readers should watch for the release of the full bill text for details on its actual requirements.
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Timeline
15 Sep 2026
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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. 10394 do?
- H.R. 10394 is a bill that would amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act, the section of federal law governing Medicare, to create new requirements for how Medicare Advantage plans use prior authorization and how they handle claims denials. Based on the title alone, the bill's general purpose is to place limits or standards on these practices, but the specific rules it would establish are not yet available, since the full legislative text has not been published. The bill would primarily affect people enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans, the private insurance alternative to traditional Medicare, as well as the insurance companies that administer those plans and the health care providers who submit claims and prior authorization requests on behalf of patients. Depending on its eventual provisions, such a bill could affect how quickly or easily patients receive approval for care, or how disputes over denied claims are resolved, though the precise mechanisms are unknown at this stage. The bill was introduced on September 15, 2026, by Rep. Greg Landsman (D-OH-1) and has not yet moved beyond that initial step. It would need to be considered by the relevant committee, potentially amended, and pass both the House and Senate before being sent to the President. Readers should watch for the release of the full bill text for details on its actual requirements.
- Has H.R. 10394 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10394. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10394?
- H.R. 10394 was sponsored by Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1] (D-OH), with 5 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10394?
- Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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. (15 Sep 2026).
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