H.R. 4853 · 113th Congress
Better Efficiency and Administrative Simplification Act of 2014
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- James Renacci
- Introduced
- 2014-06-12
- Latest action
- 2014-06-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Summary
Better Efficiency and Administrative Simplification Act of 2014 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to allow individuals the option to receive the Medicare Summary Notice (explanation of benefits) electronically.
Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to: (1) apply a similar option to other Medicare statements and notifications, and (2) provide such Medicare Summary Notice and any other such statements and notifications on a more frequent basis than is otherwise required under Medicare.
Extends from at least once every 5 years to at least once every 10 years the application of competitive procedures when the contract of a Medicare administrative contractor comes up for renewal.