H.R. 6974 — Introduced in House

I 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6974 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 8, 2026Mr. Arrington introduced the following bill; which was 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 A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit additional accrediting organizations to approve specialized MA plans for special needs individuals. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving MA SNP Act of 2026. 2. Accreditation of specialized MA plans for special needs individuals Section 1859(f)(7) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w–28(f)(7)) is amended— (1) in the heading, by striking NCQA approved and inserting approved by an accrediting organization; (2) by inserting , based on standards established by the Secretary, after approved; and (3) by striking (based on standards established by the Secretary) and inserting or, for 2026 and subsequent years, by any other private accrediting organization with an application approved under section 1852(e)(4)(C) determined appropriate by the Secretary.