HR 8500
Timely Access to Coverage Decisions Act of 2026
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 2:43 AM
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The Timely Access to Coverage Decisions Act of 2026 aims to speed up Medicare coverage decisions. It requires Medicare administrative contractors to respond to local coverage determination requests more quickly, providing clear notifications about incomplete requests and setting deadlines for both initial and reconsideration reviews. The bill also mandates a more transparent development process for new and revised local coverage determinations, including public comment periods and expert panel input before finalizing decisions.
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