Healthcare (Insurance)

in committee · United States · Senate Mar 17, 2026

SRES 646: A resolution recognizing March 14, 2026, as "Black Midwives Day" and the longstanding and invaluable contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant health in the United States.

This resolution formally recognizes March 14, 2026, as Black Midwives Day to honor the contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant health in the United States. It highlights the importance of midwifery in addressing gaps in healthcare access and reducing maternal mortality rates, which are disproportionately high among Black women. The bill encourages federal, state, and local governments to take actions such as diversifying the perinatal workforce, removing regulatory barriers for midwives, and expanding insurance coverage for midwifery services. It also calls for increased funding for education and mentorship programs to support Black midwives and promote culturally competent care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill honors Black midwives and encourages actions to diversify workforce and reduce maternal mortality, directly supporting healthcare access and equity.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Insurance

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in committee · United States · House Feb 18, 2025

HR 1397: Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act

Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act This bill permits individuals to enroll in a dental benefits plan on a health insurance exchange without also enrolling in a qualified health plan.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows standalone dental insurance enrollment on health exchanges, expanding access to dental care as part of healthcare coverage expansion.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · United States · House Feb 20, 2026

HR 1320: Modern Worker Security Act

HR 1320, the Modern Worker Security Act, changes how federal law determines if a worker is an employee or independent contractor. It prohibits considering whether a worker has access to "portable benefits" (like health insurance, retirement savings, or paid leave that they can keep after leaving a job) when making this classification. This directly affects workers who might currently be misclassified as independent contractors, denying them employee benefits. The key mechanism is removing portable benefits from the employee status determination process, aiming to ensure workers who perform regular work for an employer qualify for standard employee protections.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill prohibits considering 'portable benefits' (including health insurance) in worker classification, preventing misclassification that denies employee health coverage. This directly advances access to health insurance as a core healthcare benefit.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPrevents misclassification as independent contractor, ensuring access to portable benefits like health insurance and paid leave, advancing worker protections95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Gig Economy Labor Standards Retirement Benefits

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in committee · United States · House Feb 18, 2025

HR 1428: Poverty Line Act of 2025

The Poverty Line Act of 2025 updates how the federal poverty line is calculated to better reflect current costs of basic needs. It requires annual revisions using a 5-year average of household spending on food, housing, childcare, and healthcare (adjusted for inflation), with regional variations based on state or county data. This change directly affects households applying for federal assistance programs like SNAP or Medicaid, as eligibility will now align with more accurate, location-specific costs. The bill also mandates a public online tool to help determine poverty line thresholds and includes safeguards to prevent sudden eligibility changes during relocations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncludes healthcare costs in poverty line calculation, improving Medicaid eligibility accuracy and expanding access to healthcare programs.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAdjusts poverty line to include regional housing costs, improving eligibility for housing assistance programs like SNAP/medicaid85% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Insurance Medicaid Renters

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in committee · United States · House Jan 16, 2025

HR 548: HSA Modernization Act

The HSA Modernization Act (HR 548) expands eligibility for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) by removing barriers for specific groups. It allows veterans without service-connected disabilities, Medicare Part A beneficiaries (age 65+), and individuals receiving Indian Health Service care to contribute to HSAs. The bill also permits bronze and catastrophic health plans (under the Affordable Care Act) to qualify as HSA-compatible plans, increases contribution limits to match deductible amounts, and enables both spouses to contribute to a single HSA with adjusted limits. All changes apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands HSA eligibility and compatibility, improving access to tax-advantaged healthcare savings for veterans, Medicare beneficiaries, and Indian Health Service users.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExplicitly expands HSA eligibility for veterans without service-connected disabilities, enhancing healthcare access and financial flexibility for this group.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Insurance Long-Term Care Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · House Feb 26, 2025

HR 1597: Compassion for Vulnerable and Struggling Workers Act

This bill (HR 1597) allows certain fired federal employees to continue or enroll in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP). It directly affects civil service workers involuntarily removed between January 20, 2025, and January 1, 2026, who were removed without cause, had a "fully successful" performance rating, were pregnant at termination, or were diagnosed with cancer within five years prior. The bill requires health coverage contributions to be funded using savings from the newly created "United States DOGE Service" (established by a January 20, 2025, executive order). This provides a specific pathway for eligible former employees to maintain health insurance during a transition period, using redirected federal savings.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables continued FEHBP access for vulnerable workers (cancer patients, pregnant employees), directly protecting health coverage continuity for affected federal employees.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides continued health benefits for vulnerable federal workers terminated without cause, protecting employment-related benefits for specific at-risk groups.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Public Employees

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in committee · United States · House Jan 22, 2025

HR 610: Close the Medigap Act of 2025

The Close the Medigap Act of 2025 would prohibit Medigap insurance issuers from denying coverage or charging higher premiums based on health status, pre-existing conditions, genetic information, or other factors. It requires insurers to spend a minimum percentage of premiums on health care claims and improves the Medicare Plan Finder website to provide clearer information about coverage options, out-of-pocket costs, and guaranteed issue requirements. The bill applies to Medigap policies effective January 1, 2026, with full implementation by 2031, and requires Medigap brokers to disclose payments they receive from insurers. These changes would directly affect Medicare beneficiaries, particularly those with pre-existing conditions who have historically faced barriers to obtaining affordable supplemental coverage.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits denial of coverage for pre-existing conditions, mandates minimum claim spending, and improves transparency - directly expanding access and protecting patient rights in healthcare coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicare

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in committee · United States · House Apr 8, 2025

HR 2732: Fairness for Stay-at-Home Parents Act

This bill amends the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to explicitly include "the birth of a son or daughter" as a qualifying reason for leave. It directly affects employees taking leave for childbirth, ensuring they cannot be penalized for not returning to work after such leave. The key provision requires employers to notify eligible employees that they cannot recover health insurance premiums paid during the leave if the employee does not return due to the birth. This change clarifies protections for parents using FMLA for childbirth-related leave.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill prevents employers from recovering health insurance premiums during childbirth leave, protecting coverage continuity and aligning with healthcare access protections.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAmends FMLA to protect parents from penalties for childbirth leave and ensure health insurance coverage, strengthening worker protections under employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Women's Health Employment Discrimination Labor Standards Paid Leave

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in committee · United States · House Feb 5, 2025

HR 1019: Medicaid Program Improvement Act

The Medicaid Program Improvement Act requires states to regularly verify and update the addresses of Medicaid and CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Program) enrollees using reliable data sources, starting January 1, 2026. States must act on any address changes obtained through these sources, ensuring records remain accurate. Managed care organizations contracting with states must also transmit address information they receive directly from enrollees to the state. This applies to all 50 states and the District of Columbia, aiming to improve data accuracy for program administration.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires accurate Medicaid/CHIP enrollment data to prevent coverage gaps, strengthening program integrity and access to healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Insurance Medicaid

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in committee · United States · House Mar 27, 2025

HR 2445: Ensuring Medicaid Eligibility Act of 2025

The Ensuring Medicaid Eligibility Act of 2025 prohibits the implementation of a 2024 rule that would have streamlined Medicaid application and enrollment processes. It requires states to verify U.S. citizenship or immigration status before enrolling individuals in Medicaid and mandates quarterly verification of income-based eligibility for those relying on income calculations. The bill also blocks federal funding for Medicaid coverage for certain non-citizens, including parolees, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) recipients, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients, asylum seekers, and individuals granted withholding of removal. These provisions directly affect non-citizen Medicaid applicants and require states to adjust enrollment and verification procedures.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts Medicaid access via citizenship verification, quarterly income checks, and blocks federal funding for non-citizens like parolees.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRequires citizenship verification for Medicaid, blocks federal funding for non-citizens (e.g., parolees, TPS), restricting immigrant access to healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Insurance Medicaid Citizenship & Naturalization DACA & Dreamers Work Authorization

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