Congress Introduces Bill to Eliminate Medicare Cost-Sharing for Chronic Care Management
A bipartisan bill, known as the Chronic Care Management Improvement Act, has been introduced in Congress aiming to eliminate the 20 percent coinsurance requirement for Medicare beneficiaries receiving chronic care management services. This legislation, supported by major healthcare and patient advocacy organizations, seeks to expand access for seniors with multiple chronic conditions by removing financial barriers. Currently, the cost-sharing requirement can discourage participation, especially among seniors on fixed incomes, despite the relatively low monthly out-of-pocket cost. The bill, introduced by Representative Suzan DelBene and Representative Mike Kelly, addresses the low participation rates under the current payment structure, where only about 4 percent of eligible Medicare beneficiaries utilize these services. 
