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This concurrent resolution urges the United States Congress to grant state insurance regulators more authority over Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, which are private health insurance plans that provide Medicare benefits. The resolution highlights several key concerns, including a lack of effective oversight since the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 limited states' ability to regulate these plans. Specifically, the resolution points out patterns of aggressive, deceptive, and potentially abusive marketing practices in the Medicare private plan marketplace, including misrepresentations about provider networks, benefits, premiums, and attempts to sell additional non-Medicare products to seniors and vulnerable adults. The Kansas legislature argues that state-based regulation would be more efficient and effective at protecting citizens, and they are requesting congressional action to allow states to enforce their own marketing and consumer disclosure laws for Medicare plans. As a final step, the resolution directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to key congressional leadership and the Kansas Department of Insurance to formally communicate their request.

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https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hcr5013/