Bipartisan Bill Aims to Eliminate Medicare Chronic Care Management Cost Sharing for Seniors
A new bipartisan bill, the Chronic Care Management Improvement Act, has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. Sponsored by Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.) and Rep. Mike Kelly (R-Penn.), the bill seeks to eliminate the copayment requirement for Medicare beneficiaries receiving chronic care management services. Currently, beneficiaries must pay a 20% coinsurance, which can be a financial barrier for many seniors. The bill aims to increase access to these services, which have been shown to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. Despite the benefits, utilization of chronic care management services has been low, with only 4% of eligible Medicare patients receiving them as of 2019. The bill has received support from numerous healthcare and patient advocacy groups, including the American Medical Association and AARP. 
