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US SB2625

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/31/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mike Rounds

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Requires HHS to conduct rulemaking within 1 year to update the definition of "third-party marketing organization" under Medicare Parts C and D, distinguishing them from independent agents and brokers for regulatory purposes

  • Mandates a standardized registration process for independent agents and brokers across Medicare Advantage and Part D plans, with reduced regulatory burdens for existing customer relationships

  • Creates a monetary reward program for individuals who report call centers engaged in Medicare marketing scams by amending 42 CFR 420.405

  • Eliminates the 48-hour waiting period requirement between signing a Scope of Appointment agreement and when independent agents/brokers can meet with Medicare beneficiaries

  • Directs the HHS Inspector General to review fraudulent marketing practices of predatory call centers and submit a report to Congress within 1 year with legislative recommendations

Legislative Description

Independent BROKERS TIME Act of 2025 Independent Broker Relief and Oversight of Knowingly Egregious and Repetitive Sales Tactics In Medicare Enrollment Act of 2025

Health

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

7/31/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance7/31/2025

Full Bill Text

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