Medicaid Primary Care Improvement Act

This bill allows states to use fixed-fee primary care arrangements under Medicaid, where patients pay a set monthly fee for basic primary care services (like check-ups and preventive care) instead of traditional billing. It directly affects Medicaid programs, primary care providers (doctors and clinics), and enrollees receiving primary care. Key provisions remove barriers to states contracting directly with providers for this model and require the HHS Secretary to issue implementation guidance and submit a report on cost and quality outcomes within a year. The bill does not change Medicaid eligibility, cost-sharing rules, or limit services to only this payment model.