Puerto Rico Medicare Advantage Fairness Act of 2026
Latest action (5 Oct 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 10747, the Puerto Rico Medicare Advantage Fairness Act of 2026, aims to change how Medicare Advantage benchmarks are calculated for Puerto Rico. Specifically, it would ensure that geographic adjustments applied to these benchmarks in Puerto Rico are the same as those applied to Medicare Advantage payment areas in the U.S. Virgin Islands, beginning in 2027.
This bill primarily affects Medicare Advantage plans and beneficiaries in Puerto Rico. By adjusting how geographic costs are factored into Medicare Advantage benchmarks, it seeks to ensure a more appropriate calculation for these areas.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on October 5, 2026, by Representative Raul Ruiz. It has been referred to the Committees on Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce for consideration. No further action has been taken since its introduction.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on October 5, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10747 do?
- H.R. 10747, the Puerto Rico Medicare Advantage Fairness Act of 2026, aims to change how Medicare Advantage benchmarks are calculated for Puerto Rico. Specifically, it would ensure that geographic adjustments applied to these benchmarks in Puerto Rico are the same as those applied to Medicare Advantage payment areas in the U.S. Virgin Islands, beginning in 2027. This bill primarily affects Medicare Advantage plans and beneficiaries in Puerto Rico. By adjusting how geographic costs are factored into Medicare Advantage benchmarks, it seeks to ensure a more appropriate calculation for these areas. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on October 5, 2026, by Representative Raul Ruiz. It has been referred to the Committees on Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce for consideration. No further action has been taken since its introduction.
- Has H.R. 10747 become law?
- Not yet. As of 5 Oct 2026, H.R. 10747 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10747?
- H.R. 10747 was sponsored by Rep. Raul Ruiz [D-CA25] (Democrat-CA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10747?
- Introduced (5 Oct 2026).
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