Healthcare (Medicaid)

in committee · United States · Senate Jul 15, 2026

S 4986: Mamas First Act

The Mamas First Act expands Medicaid coverage to include prenatal, labor, and postpartum care provided by doulas, midwives, tribal midwives, and lactation support providers. To qualify for this coverage, these professionals must meet specific certification, training, or recognition standards, such as doulas having continuing education and references from former clients or healthcare providers. The bill also prohibits Medicaid programs from charging copayments or deductibles for these essential services. These changes are scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2027, aiming to improve maternal health outcomes by increasing access to supportive care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands Medicaid coverage for prenatal and postpartum care, increasing access and funding for essential health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Jul 15, 2026

HR 9699: Drug Deal Disclosure Act

The Drug Deal Disclosure Act requires the Department of Health and Human Services to publicly release records of specific agreements between the federal government and major drug manufacturers starting in 2025. These agreements must include provisions such as offering lower drug prices based on international rates, providing discounts through government platforms like TrumpRx, or receiving special exemptions from import duties and regulatory reviews. While the bill mandates that most documents be made available in a searchable format, it allows the government to withhold only specific confidential pricing details if legally required by foreign laws or court orders, provided a justification is published. Additionally, the law directs the Congressional Budget Office and the Government Accountability Office to analyze the economic and budgetary impacts of these deals, including effects on Medicare, Medicaid, and drug competition.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates disclosure of agreements that lower drug prices and improve access, directly advancing healthcare affordability and transparency.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Medicare

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in committee · United States · House Jul 22, 2026

HR 9867: Expand the Behavioral Health Workforce Now Act

The Expand the Behavioral Health Workforce Now Act directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance to states within 12 months of enactment. This guidance will outline strategies to improve the education, training, recruitment, and retention of mental health and substance use disorder care providers participating in Medicaid and CHIP programs. A specific focus of these strategies is to enhance the capacity of the workforce in rural and underserved areas. The act also specifies that the guidance should explore how states can use existing federal waivers and authorities to achieve these workforce goals.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill aims to expand the behavioral health workforce, improve provider recruitment/retention, and enhance access in underserved areas.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Medicaid Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Jul 15, 2026

HR 9703: Improving Access to Transfusion Care for Hospice Patients Act of 2026

This bill directs the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to test a new payment model that allows blood transfusions for hospice patients to be billed separately from the standard daily hospice rate. Under this proposed change, Medicare would reimburse these transfusions at the same rate used when they are provided outside of a hospice setting. The legislation requires the agency to evaluate the model by comparing patient outcomes, such as hospital visits and chemotherapy use, between those receiving the new payment structure and similar patients under the current system. This initiative aims to determine if separating the payment for blood transfusions impacts care delivery and resource utilization for individuals receiving end-of-life care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands access to blood transfusions for hospice patients by allowing separate billing, improving care options.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Medicaid Medicare

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in committee · United States · House Jul 9, 2026

HR 9623: Protecting Americans’ Health Care Act of 2026

The Protecting Americans' Health Care Act of 2026 reverses specific Medicaid changes made in the 119th Congress. It directly affects state and federal health programs by restoring the original rules that were previously altered. The bill achieves this by repealing the relevant sections of the reconciliation law and reinstating the prior legislation as if the changes had never occurred. This action effectively undoes the policy shifts related to Medicaid funding and eligibility that were implemented in the earlier session.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill restores previous Medicaid rules, protecting health coverage and funding for state and federal programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · United States · House Jul 14, 2026

HR 9682: Cure Hepatitis C Act of 2026

The Cure Hepatitis C Act of 2026 establishes a federal program to eliminate hepatitis C by creating a subscription model that allows the government to purchase antiviral drugs directly from manufacturers and distribute them at no cost to specific patient groups. These groups include individuals in Medicaid or CHIP programs, those without health insurance, patients in correctional facilities, and those receiving care through the Indian Health Service. The bill also expands Medicare coverage by removing deductibles and copayments for hepatitis C treatments between 2028 and 2032. To support these efforts, the legislation authorizes funding for state grants to improve screening and treatment access, mandates the creation of a national strategy and performance dashboard, and requires coordination with various federal agencies and stakeholders.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a federal program to eliminate hepatitis C, expands Medicare coverage, and provides free antiviral drugs to vulnerable populations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Insurance Medicaid

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in committee · United States · House Jul 14, 2026

HR 9667: Securing Healthcare and Income Entitlements for Lawfully Domiciled Citizens (SHIELD Citizens) Act

The SHIELD Citizens Act aims to restrict access to federal welfare programs, such as food assistance, Medicaid, and housing aid, exclusively to United States citizens. By amending existing laws, the bill removes eligibility for noncitizens, including lawfully domiciled residents, while preserving access to emergency medical care, disaster relief, and services like soup kitchens. The legislation includes a transition period allowing current recipients to keep their benefits for up to 180 days after the law takes effect, which is set to begin 180 days after enactment. This change directly impacts noncitizen families who currently rely on these safety net programs, narrowing the pool of eligible individuals to citizens only.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts access to Medicaid and other federal health benefits for noncitizens, limiting coverage.90% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill restricts access to federal housing aid for noncitizens, limiting availability of housing assistance.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts noncitizen access to federal welfare programs, limiting immigrant services and benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · United States · House Jun 30, 2026

HR 9542: Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act of 2026

This bill, titled the Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act of 2026, directly affects individuals and entities impacted by previous Medicaid funding changes. Its primary mechanism is to repeal specific provisions from a 2024 reconciliation law that altered Medicaid funding rules, effectively restoring the program to its state before those changes were enacted. By removing these amendments, the legislation aims to reverse recent policy shifts regarding federal support for Medicaid without introducing new requirements or altering other parts of the healthcare system.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill restores Medicaid funding by repealing cuts, thereby increasing government spending on essential health services.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill restores Medicaid funding by repealing cuts, directly protecting and strengthening healthcare access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 24, 2026

S 4895: Turn the Tide Act

The Turn the Tide Act primarily increases federal funding for substance use disorder treatment, prevention, and recovery services, directing billions of dollars to states, tribes, and local organizations starting in fiscal year 2027. It expands access to medication-assisted treatment by prohibiting insurance companies from imposing prior authorization requirements or cost-sharing fees for these drugs and mandates that health plans cover at least one formulation of opioid overdose reversal medications without deductibles. The legislation also establishes new programs and grants to support first responder training, recovery housing, mental health care for children exposed to trauma, and workforce development in areas with the highest overdose death rates. Additionally, the bill extends existing Medicaid waivers and creates a demonstration project to test whether providing recovery housing under Medicaid can reduce emergency room visits and hospitalizations for individuals with opioid use disorders.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs billions in federal funding to states and local organizations for substance use disorder treatment, directly increasing government spending on public services.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill increases funding for substance use disorder treatment and expands access to medication-assisted treatment, which reduces recidivism and improves rehabilitation within the criminal justice system.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases federal funding for substance use disorder treatment and expands access to medication-assisted treatment by removing insurance barriers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Medicaid Mental Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 24, 2026

S 4913: MOMMIES Act

The MOMMIES Act expands Medicaid and CHIP coverage for low-income pregnant individuals by extending postpartum benefits from 60 days to one year and mandating full coverage of oral health services during this period. To support these changes, the bill includes a maintenance of effort provision that prevents states from reducing eligibility standards or benefit levels for pregnant individuals until 2027, alongside a 100 percent federal funding match for states that increase spending on this population. A major component is a five-year demonstration project that provides grants to states to implement maternity care home models, which coordinate comprehensive medical and social support services like housing assistance and mental health care to improve birth equity and outcomes. The legislation also requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to issue guidance on covering doula services and directs the Government Accountability Office to study the use of telehealth and gaps in coverage for pregnant and postpartum people.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands Medicaid/CHIP coverage, extends postpartum benefits to one year, mandates oral health coverage, and provides 100% federal funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Medicaid Medicare

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