What does Preamble of HR 7803 do?

This bill proposes to rename a program under part C of title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The bill's purpose is to rename the program and includes 'other purposes' not specified in this section.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 7803 do?

This bill is formally titled the Save Medicare Act.

What does MEDICARE ADVANTAGE RENAMED. of HR 7803 do?

This section establishes the 'Alternative Private Health Plan' program. The Alternative Private Health Plan program consists of the program under part C of title XVIII of the Social Security Act. References to 'Medicare+Choice', 'Medicare Advantage', or 'MA' are deemed references to the Alternative Private Health Plan program. The Secretary of Health and Human Services must provide for a transition in the use of terms 'Medicare Advantage', 'MA', and 'Alternative Private Health Plan' to avoid confusion. The transition must be fully completed for all materials for plan years beginning on or after October 15, 2023. Before the transition's completion, references to the 'Alternative Private Health Plan' program include references to 'Medicare+Choice', 'Medicare Advantage', and 'MA'.

What does CIVIL MONEY PENALTY. of HR 7803 do?

This section amends Section 1128A of the Social Security Act. It establishes a civil money penalty of $100,000 for entities using 'Medicare' in the title of a plan under part C of title XVIII. The penalty applies to instances occurring on or after the date of enactment of this Act. Certain provisions of subsections (c), (g), and (h) apply to this civil money penalty in the same manner as they apply to penalties under subsection (a).

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Save Medicare Act — HR. 7803

Last updated: 3/4/2026 · Introduced: 3/4/2026

Author: Mark Pocan (D-WI)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill renames Medicare Advantage programs under Medicare Part C to the 'Alternative Private Health Plan' program.
It imposes a civil money penalty of up to $100,000 on entities using 'Medicare' in the title of a plan under Part C.
The transition to the new terminology must be completed for all plan years beginning on or after October 15, 2023.

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