Healthcare (Medicaid)

in committee · United States · Senate May 12, 2026

S 4498: ABLE Tomorrow Act

The ABLE Tomorrow Act expands and strengthens the ABLE program, which allows people with disabilities to save money in tax-advantaged accounts without risking their eligibility for essential government benefits like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income. Key changes include removing limits on transferring funds from 529 college savings plans into ABLE accounts and creating exceptions to annual contribution caps for specific lump-sum payments. The bill also permits employers to contribute directly to an employee's ABLE account as part of a retirement plan and requires various federal agencies to inform beneficiaries about these savings opportunities. Additionally, the legislation authorizes $50 million in grants over five years to help states and tribes promote ABLE accounts and increase participation among eligible individuals.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands tax-advantaged savings for disabled individuals, protecting government benefit eligibility and promoting fiscal responsibility.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill strengthens the ABLE program, protecting disability benefits and expanding financial access for individuals with disabilities, directly supporting healthcare eligibility and stability.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Tags People with Disabilities

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in committee · United States · House Apr 21, 2026

HR 8425: Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2026

This bill strengthens the Vaccines for Children Program and Medicaid immunization coverage to improve vaccine access for children. It expands eligibility to include children enrolled in state child health plans and clarifies that providers can charge fees for vaccine administration and counseling services up to Medicare rates. The legislation also increases federal funding for Medicaid by 1% per quarter starting in 2027, contingent on states providing culturally competent vaccination outreach, and requires annual public reports on vaccination rates by demographic factors.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill strengthens the Vaccines for Children Program, expands eligibility, increases Medicaid funding, and protects provider fees, directly advancing healthcare access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Medicaid Public Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 30, 2026

S 4467: Ensuring Seniors’ Access to Quality Care Act

Ensuring Seniors' Access to Quality Care Act This bill repeals certain restrictions under Medicare and Medicaid that prohibit the approval of nurse-aide training and competency evaluation programs in skilled nursing facilities that have been subject to specified regulatory actions (e.g., civil penalties) for substandard quality of care. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) must still disapprove such programs for up to two years; however, the CMS must rescind the disapproval upon completion of corrective action and may require additional oversight of the program for purposes of rescission. The bill also allows Medicaid and Medicare providers (e.g., skilled nursing facilities) to access, through the National Practitioner Data Bank, disciplinary information for affiliated physicians and other health care practitioners, as reported by state licensing authorities.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill removes barriers to nurse training in skilled nursing facilities, improving access to quality care for seniors.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Long-Term Care Medicaid

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in committee · United States · Senate May 11, 2026

S 4481: IMPACT to Save Moms Act

The IMPACT to Save Moms Act authorizes a five-year demonstration project from 2027 to 2031 to test new payment models for maternity care under Medicaid and state child health plans. This initiative requires the federal government to work with various stakeholders, including hospitals, providers, and community organizations, to design systems that improve health outcomes for pregnant individuals, with a specific focus on groups facing higher risks of poor maternal health. The proposed models must include methods to adjust payments based on pregnancy risk, consider non-hospital birth settings, and ensure care teams include diverse professionals trained to address implicit bias. Additionally, the bill mandates that the project be evaluated using data on health outcomes and costs, with a final report submitted to Congress to determine if the program should be expanded nationally.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill authorizes funding for a demonstration project to improve maternity care outcomes and expand access under Medicaid.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Medicaid Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Apr 14, 2026

HR 8260: Cardiovascular Disease Early Detection and Prevention Act of 2026

The Cardiovascular Disease Early Detection and Prevention Act of 2026 mandates that private health insurance plans, Medicare, and Medicaid cover specific cardiovascular disease screenings. The bill requires coverage for testing of lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) and apolipoprotein B (ApoB) levels. This coverage applies to individuals with a family history of premature cardiovascular disease, a personal history of heart attack or stroke, elevated LDL cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, or other recognized cardiovascular risk factors. For eligible individuals, these tests must be provided without any cost sharing, such as co-pays or deductibles.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurance coverage for cardiovascular disease screenings, expanding access to preventive healthcare services and protecting patient health outcomes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicaid Medicare

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in committee · United States · House Apr 20, 2026

HR 8391: To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to require coverage of certain food and nutrition services under the Medicare and Medicaid programs.

This bill, HR 8391, proposes to expand the types of services covered under the Medicare and Medicaid programs. It directly affects Medicare beneficiaries and Medicaid recipients by requiring coverage for certain food and nutrition services. Under Medicare, these services would be covered, with Medicare paying 80% of the actual charge. For Medicaid, these services would also be covered and become a mandatory benefit that states must provide. The Secretary of Health and Human Services will specify the exact requirements for these services, and the changes would take effect 180 days after the bill's enactment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands Medicare and Medicaid coverage to include food and nutrition services, strengthening healthcare benefits and patient access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Medicare

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in committee · United States · House Apr 15, 2026

HR 8317: Tech to Save Moms Act

The Tech to Save Moms Act aims to improve maternal health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum individuals by increasing access to technology-enabled care. It allows states to adopt and use telehealth tools under Medicaid for screening, monitoring, and managing health complications during pregnancy and up to one year postpartum. The bill also establishes two grant programs: one to fund technology-enabled collaborative learning models for training maternal healthcare providers, especially in underserved areas, and another to increase access to digital tools that reduce maternal health disparities. Finally, it directs the National Academies to study the use of technology and patient monitoring devices in maternity care, focusing on racial and ethnic biases.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands telehealth access for maternal care under Medicaid and funds provider training, directly strengthening healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly funds and expands technology-enabled telehealth tools for maternal care, strengthening digital health access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Telehealth Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Apr 20, 2026

HR 8390: National Food as Medicine Program Act of 2026

The National Food as Medicine Program Act of 2026 proposes to establish a federal grant program for states to create or expand "Food as Medicine" initiatives under Medicaid waivers. These programs would provide medically supportive food and nutrition interventions, like tailored meals or produce prescriptions, to Medicaid-eligible individuals with nutrition-related chronic conditions or food insecurity. The bill also directs the Department of Agriculture to provide technical assistance to farmers, especially socially disadvantaged and beginning farmers, to help them supply regeneratively or organically produced local food to these programs. Furthermore, it mandates federal guidance for states on implementing these programs, including eligibility criteria, provider roles, and procurement methods, aiming to integrate food interventions into healthcare.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes federal grants for Food as Medicine programs under Medicaid, expanding nutrition interventions for chronic conditions and food insecurity.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · United States · House Apr 16, 2026

HR 8355: Accountable Produce is Medicine Act of 2026

The "Accountable Produce is Medicine Act of 2026" mandates the creation of a new pilot program within the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation. This program requires selected healthcare providers to offer a comprehensive set of "Accountable Produce is Medicine services" to eligible Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP beneficiaries. These services, provided without patient cost-sharing, include healthy foods (like fruits and vegetables), nutrition counseling, care coordination, and remote monitoring for individuals with specific chronic diseases in underserved areas. Participating programs will screen patients, deliver these services for a year, and track health data to evaluate outcomes and cost savings over a period of at least five years.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates pilot program providing free healthy foods, nutrition counseling, and care coordination to Medicare/Medicaid beneficiaries, expanding health services and access.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Medicaid Medicare

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in committee · United States · House Apr 9, 2026

HR 8234: Save Money, Save Lives Act

The Save Money, Save Lives Act removes a budget neutrality requirement that previously limited certain Medicaid demonstration projects. This change directly affects state and local health programs that use Section 1115 waivers to test innovative healthcare delivery methods. By repealing the specific budget neutrality provision, the bill allows these programs to operate without the strict financial constraints that were previously in place. The legislation also rescinds the funding that had been set aside for enforcing this requirement.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill removes budget neutrality restrictions on Medicaid programs, allowing expanded healthcare delivery methods and supporting public health services.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill removes budget neutrality restrictions on Medicaid demonstration projects, allowing innovative healthcare delivery methods to operate without financial constraints, thus strengthening healthcare programs.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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