119th Congress · introduced in the House · Sep 10, 2025
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage.
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Latest action (Jun 25, 2026): Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.
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.
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BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF KANSAS INC · lobbying firm or registrant: BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF KANSAS, INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$10,000
Spent on own lobbying
…le XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the inclusion of certain information in Medicare Advantage encounter data. Sponsor: Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1] H.R. 5243 - Supplemental Benefits Transparency Bill To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicar…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS INC (AHIP) · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS, INC. (AHIP)
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$3,010,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Castor, Kathy - Continuous eligibility for children in Medicaid/CHIP H.R. 4807 - Protect Our Hospitals Act - Rep. Landsman, Greg - Medicaid provider tax repeal H.R. 5243 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage. - Rep. McClellan, Jennifer…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$210,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ministrator CMS Rural Health Transformation Program guidance Implementation of changes to Medicaid programs put forth in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 H.R. 5243, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage H.R. 9392, Medicare Advantage…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
HIGHMARK INC · lobbying firm or registrant: HIGHMARK, INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$300,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Act of 2025 - to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to publish information on expenditures under the Medicare program, and for other purposes. H.R.5243 - A bill to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage. H.R. 9392, Medicare Advantage Cost Transparency Act - A bill to requ…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
BETTER MEDICARE ALLIANCE, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: BETTER MEDICARE ALLIANCE, INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$290,000
Spent on own lobbying
…o the regulation of independent agents and brokers and third-party marketing organizations under parts C and D of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. H.R 5243--Increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage--An Act to increase data transparency around Medicare Advantage supplemental ben…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF FLORIDA INC · lobbying firm or registrant: BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF FLORIDA, INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$100,000
Spent on own lobbying
…le XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the inclusion of certain information in Medicare Advantage encounter data. Sponsor: Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1] H.R. 5243 - Supplemental Benefits Transparency Bill To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicar…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$1,240,000
Spent on own lobbying
…le XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the inclusion of certain information in Medicare Advantage encounter data. Sponsor: Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1] H.R. 5243 - Supplemental Benefits Transparency Bill To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicar…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN · lobbying firm or registrant: BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$276,347
Spent on own lobbying
…le XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the inclusion of certain information in Medicare Advantage encounter data. Sponsor: Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1] H.R. 5243 - Supplemental Benefits Transparency Bill To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicar…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
GUIDEWELL MUTUAL HOLDING CORPORATION · lobbying firm or registrant: GUIDEWELL MUTUAL HOLDING CORPORATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
Amount not reported
…le XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the inclusion of certain information in Medicare Advantage encounter data. Sponsor: Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1] H.R. 5243 - Supplemental Benefits Transparency Bill To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicar…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. View filing
BLOOD CANCER UNITED (FKA THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY) · lobbying firm or registrant: BLOOD CANCER UNITED (FKA THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY)
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$120,000
Spent on own lobbying
HR 3514 / S 1816, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act; HR 5243, a bill to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage; HR 8375 / S 4384, the Medicare Advantage Improvement Act; HR 9392, Me…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
ELEVANCE HEALTH, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: MEHLMAN CONSULTING, INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$90,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…icaid Managed Care. Issues related to prescription drug costs and delivery. PBM Reform issues. CY 2027 Medicare Advantage Rate Notice. S. 1105 - No UPCODE Act. H.R. 5243 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage. H.R. 4093 - Apples to Apple…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS · lobbying firm or registrant: MEHLMAN CONSULTING, INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$90,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…dvantage Prescription Drug Pricing program. S.1105 - No UPCODE Act CY 2027 Medicare Advantage Rate Notice. H.R. 4093 - Apples to Apples Comparison Act of 2025. H.R. 5243 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$4,540,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Connected MOM Act, all provisions H.R.5081 - Telehealth Modernization Act, all provisions H.R.5178 - Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act, all provisions H.R.5243 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage. H.R.5347 - Health Care Effi…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CAMBIA HEALTH SOLUTIONS · lobbying firm or registrant: CAMBIA HEALTH SOLUTIONS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 15, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$670,000
Spent on own lobbying
Medicare Advantage: Star Ratings, Risk Adjustment, Supplemental Benefits (H.R. 5746, H.R. 5243), No UPCODE Act (S. 1105), Medicare Prior Authorization and Electronic Prior Authorization (H.R. 3514, H.R. 8375), Provider Directories (S. 891), Telehealth Ex…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 28, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$1,100,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ministrator CMS Rural Health Transformation Program guidance Implementation of changes to Medicaid programs put forth in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 H.R. 5243, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage H.R. 9392, Medicare Advantage…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS INC (AHIP) · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS, INC. (AHIP)
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$3,010,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Castor, Kathy - Continuous eligibility for children in Medicaid/CHIP H.R. 4807 - Protect Our Hospitals Act - Rep. Landsman, Greg - Medicaid provider tax repeal H.R. 5243 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage. - Rep. McClellan, Jennifer…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF FLORIDA INC · lobbying firm or registrant: BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF FLORIDA, INC.
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$80,000
Spent on own lobbying
…le XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the inclusion of certain information in Medicare Advantage encounter data. Sponsor: Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1] H.R. 5243 - Supplemental Benefits Transparency Bill To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicar…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
BETTER MEDICARE ALLIANCE, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: BETTER MEDICARE ALLIANCE, INC.
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$410,000
Spent on own lobbying
…o the regulation of independent agents and brokers and third-party marketing organizations under parts C and D of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. H.R. 5243--Increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage--An Act to increase data transparency around Medicare Advantage supplemental ben…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
BLOOD CANCER UNITED (FKA THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY) · lobbying firm or registrant: BLOOD CANCER UNITED (FKA THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY)
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$590,000
Spent on own lobbying
HR 3514, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act; HR 5243, a bill to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage; HR 9392, Medicare Advantage Cost Transparency Act; S 1105, No UPCODE…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SOUTHEAST GEORGIA HOSPITAL SYSTEM · lobbying firm or registrant: CAROL G HOLLADAY & ASSOCIATES
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Health Issues
$24,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…ation Accountability Act (Goldman-TX): Improves transparency and consistency in prior authorization for Medicare Advantage plans American Hospital Association. H.R. 5243 - Medicare Advantage Data Transparency Amendment: Increases data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage House Committee on Energy and…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$990,000
Spent on own lobbying
…le XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the inclusion of certain information in Medicare Advantage encounter data. Sponsor: Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1] H.R. 5243 - Supplemental Benefits Transparency Bill To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicar…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CAMBIA HEALTH SOLUTIONS · lobbying firm or registrant: CAMBIA HEALTH SOLUTIONS
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$700,000
Spent on own lobbying
Medicare Advantage: Star Ratings, Risk Adjustment, Supplemental Benefits (H.R. 5746, H.R. 5243), No UPCODE Act (S. 1105), Medicare Prior Authorization and Electronic Prior Authorization (H.R. 3514, H.R. 8375), Provider Directories (S. 891), Telehealth Ex…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
GUIDEWELL MUTUAL HOLDING CORPORATION · lobbying firm or registrant: GUIDEWELL MUTUAL HOLDING CORPORATION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$20,000
Spent on own lobbying
…le XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the inclusion of certain information in Medicare Advantage encounter data. Sponsor: Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1] H.R. 5243 - Supplemental Benefits Transparency Bill To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicar…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN · lobbying firm or registrant: BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$276,347
Spent on own lobbying
…le XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the inclusion of certain information in Medicare Advantage encounter data. Sponsor: Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1] H.R. 5243 - Supplemental Benefits Transparency Bill To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicar…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
HIGHMARK INC · lobbying firm or registrant: HIGHMARK, INC.
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Health Issues
$230,000
Spent on own lobbying
…lance billing requirements, and for other purposes. H.R.9396 - Prior Authorization Accountability Act - A bill to require the displaying of claim denial rates. H.R.5243 - A bill to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage. H.R.9397 - Premium Transparency Act - A bill to ensure health insure…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing