HR6031-119

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicare Advantage Integrity Act of 2025.

2. Addressing disparities in Medicare Advantage benchmark levels based on penetration Section 1853(n) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w–23(n)) is amended— in paragraph (1)(B), by striking subsequent year and inserting subsequent year, subject to paragraph (6),; and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: For 2026 and subsequent years, when calculating the adjusted average per capita cost under section 1876(a)(4) for the purposes of establishing the base payment amount specified in paragraph (2)(E), the average geographic adjustment shall not be less than 0.70 for any area. For the purposes of the previous sentence, the Secretary may define the term average geographic adjustment under subparagraph (A) by program instruction or otherwise. Section 1854(a)(6) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w–24(a)(6)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: With respect to the increase in blended benchmark amount attributable to the application of section 1853(n)(6), no less than 50 percent shall be directed toward payment for basic benefits as defined in section 1852(a)(1)(B). (6)Average geographic adjustment floorFor 2026 and subsequent years, when calculating the adjusted average per capita cost under section 1876(a)(4) for the purposes of establishing the base payment amount specified in paragraph (2)(E), the average geographic adjustment shall not be less than 0.70 for any area. For the purposes of the previous sentence, the Secretary may define the term average geographic adjustment under subparagraph (A) by program instruction or otherwise.. (C)Ensuring increased payments support careWith respect to the increase in blended benchmark amount attributable to the application of section 1853(n)(6), no less than 50 percent shall be directed toward payment for basic benefits as defined in section 1852(a)(1)(B)..