Congresswoman Kim Schrier questioned health insurance CEOs about prior authorization abuses affecting Medicare Advantage patients.
Quiver AI Summary
Congresswoman Schrier addresses healthcare CEOs: During a recent Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), criticized health insurance CEOs for what she called abuses of prior authorization procedures that negatively impact patient care, especially for those covered by Medicare Advantage.
Claims of patient neglect raise concerns: Schrier highlighted that companies like UnitedHealth Group impose excessive prior authorization requirements, leading to delayed or denied care. She stated, "Your companies are charging more, paying less, and then delaying or even denying care," urging for immediate reform in Medicare Advantage systems.
Calls for reform resonate: Schrier expressed frustration over the impact of these business practices on patients and their families, advocating for reform to ensure timely healthcare access. She pointed out alarming statistics, noting that a significant percentage of denied claims are later reversed upon appeal.
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Kim Schrier Fundraising
Kim Schrier recently disclosed $509.1K of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 15th, 2025. This was the 158th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year. 70.0% came from individual donors.
Schrier disclosed $200.4K of spending. This was the 291st most from all Q3 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Schrier disclosed $2.8M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 116th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Kim Schrier's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Kim Schrier Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Kim Schrier is worth $29.9M, as of January 26th, 2026. This is the 43rd highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Schrier has approximately $2.6M invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Kim Schrier's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Schrier.
Kim Schrier Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Kim Schrier:
- H.R.7164: To expand cost-sharing reductions with respect to qualified health plans offered through an Exchange, and for other purposes.
- H.R.6697: EAT Healthy Foods from Local Farmers Act
- H.R.6341: Partnerships for Agricultural Climate Action Act
- H.R.6229: Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act Amendments of 2025
- H.R.5558: Improving Child Care for Working Families Act of 2025
- H.R.5365: ENABLE Conservation Act of 2025
You can track bills proposed by Kim Schrier on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Schrier.
2026 Washington's 8th Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $6,334,392 of spending in Washington's 8th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $820,863 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- HMP ($500,000)
- PRO-CHOICE MAJORITY 2024 ($250,000)
- WORKING AMERICA ($36,039)
- MOMSRISING TOGETHER ($32,180)
- TOGETHER FOR PROGRESS 2024 ($1,647)
The rating for this race is currently "Solid D".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 Washington's 8th congressional district election.
