To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove cost-sharing responsibilities for chronic care management services under the Medicare program.

HR8261, titled "To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove cost-sharing responsibilities for chronic care management services under the Medicare program," was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 14, 2026. It has been referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Ways and Means for consideration. This indicates the bill is in the very early stages of the legislative process within the 119th Congress. The bill does not specify an explicit funding amount. Instead, it proposes a change to Medicare's cost-sharing structure for chronic care management services. If enacted, this could shift financial responsibilities from Medicare beneficiaries to the Medicare program itself, potentially increasing overall Medicare outlays for these services. However, this is an authorization bill, meaning it sets policy and does not appropriate funds. Any increased spending would depend on subsequent appropriations legislation. Structural winners, should this bill advance, would primarily be healthcare providers and organizations that offer chronic care management services, as the removal of cost-sharing could increase patient utilization of these services. This could include integrated health systems, specialized chronic care clinics, and technology companies providing platforms for remote patient monitoring and chronic care coordination. However, without specific market data, no direct stock price movements can be cited. The bill is sponsored by Rep. DelBene (D-WA), a single sponsor, and has one cosponsor, suggesting moderate initial legislative momentum. As of April 15, 2026, the bill has only seen initial referral actions. The next steps involve committee review, potential hearings, markups, and votes within the Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means Committees. Given its early stage, the timeline for further legislative action is uncertain and could extend over several months or even years.