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.
The PROMPT Act would require the federal government to send Medicare beneficiaries an explanation of benefits within 30 days after they receive medical services or items covered by Medicare. Currently, there is no specific deadline for these notifications, which explain what Medicare paid for and what the patient owes. The bill amends Medicare law to establish this 30-day timeline, ensuring seniors get timely information about their claims. This legislation affects all Medicare beneficiaries and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, which administers the program. The bill contains no specific funding authorization, as it primarily creates a new reporting requirement for an existing federal program.
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