MA STARS Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (21 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
The MA STARS Act, introduced in the House of Representatives, would direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to change the rules for how Medicare Advantage plans are given star ratings. Specifically, for contract years beginning in 2031, the Secretary must revise regulations to exclude certain measures from the calculation of these ratings. These excluded measures could include those not related to clinical quality, patient outcomes, or patient experience, or those not reasonably attributable to the plan's actions. Measures based on surveys with more than 10 questions, or surveys that don't get diverse responses, would also be excluded.
The bill also mandates the creation of technical expert panels to evaluate beneficiary survey instruments and the methodology for calculating star ratings. These panels would need to consider diverse stakeholder input, including from beneficiaries, clinicians, and insurers. The Secretary would be required to make annual public reports detailing excluded measures, the reasons for their exclusion, and the methodology used for star ratings. This legislation affects Medicare Advantage organizations and potentially the beneficiaries they serve by altering the criteria used to assess plan performance.
H.R. 10521 was introduced on September 21, 2026, and referred to the House Committees on Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce. It has not yet moved beyond this initial referral stage.
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Timeline
21 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. 10521 do?
- The MA STARS Act, introduced in the House of Representatives, would direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to change the rules for how Medicare Advantage plans are given star ratings. Specifically, for contract years beginning in 2031, the Secretary must revise regulations to exclude certain measures from the calculation of these ratings. These excluded measures could include those not related to clinical quality, patient outcomes, or patient experience, or those not reasonably attributable to the plan's actions. Measures based on surveys with more than 10 questions, or surveys that don't get diverse responses, would also be excluded. The bill also mandates the creation of technical expert panels to evaluate beneficiary survey instruments and the methodology for calculating star ratings. These panels would need to consider diverse stakeholder input, including from beneficiaries, clinicians, and insurers. The Secretary would be required to make annual public reports detailing excluded measures, the reasons for their exclusion, and the methodology used for star ratings. This legislation affects Medicare Advantage organizations and potentially the beneficiaries they serve by altering the criteria used to assess plan performance. H.R. 10521 was introduced on September 21, 2026, and referred to the House Committees on Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce. It has not yet moved beyond this initial referral stage.
- Has H.R. 10521 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10521. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10521?
- H.R. 10521 was sponsored by Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16] (R-PA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10521?
- 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. (21 Sep 2026).
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