U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) introduced the Apples to Apples Comparison Act of 2026, legislation requiring the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to provide seniors with clear, comparable data when choosing between Medicare Advantage (MA) and traditional Fee-for-Service coverage. By giving seniors accurate cost and coverage information, the legislation empowers them to choose the plan that best meets their health care needs.
“The Council for Affordable Health Coverage supports the Apples to Apples Comparison Act. For too long, policymakers and Medicare beneficiaries have lacked a clear, standardized way to compare Medicare Advantage with fee-for-service Medicare. This commonsense legislation brings much-needed transparency by making Medicare spending data accurate, accessible, and comparable,” said Joel White, president, Council for Affordable Health Coverage (CAHC). “By empowering beneficiaries with better information and encouraging competition based on quality and value, this bill strengthens Medicare without reducing benefits or limiting access.”