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The Bipartisan Healthcare Optimization, Protection, and Extension Act (HOPE Act) aims to modify and extend the enhanced premium tax credit under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and address fraud within the health insurance exchanges. It extends enhanced premium tax credits …
The Baby Bonus Act aims to establish a program within the Social Security Administration to provide financial assistance to eligible parents of qualifying children. Beginning January 1, 2026, a bonus of $2,000 (adjusted for cost-of-living) would be paid per child, …
The NIH IMPROVE Act aims to improve maternal health outcomes by establishing the IMPROVE Initiative within the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The initiative focuses on reducing preventable causes of maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity, addressing health disparities, and …
The "Health Savings Accounts For All Act of 2025" aims to expand the use and benefits of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). It increases contribution limits, removes certain restrictions on HSA usage, and broadens the scope of eligible medical expenses. The …
The Rural Hospital Flexibility Act of 2025 aims to reauthorize and amend the Rural Flex program under Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The bill focuses on providing support and resources to critical access hospitals, rural health clinics, and …
The Rural Hospital Closure Relief Act of 2025 aims to support rural hospitals by amending Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. It restores state authority to waive the 35-mile rule for designating critical access hospitals under the Medicare program, …
The "Measuring Availability of Providers (MAP) for Veterans Act" directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a feasibility study regarding the establishment of full-service VA hospitals in Alaska, Hawaii, and New Hampshire. The bill also ensures continued access to …
The Alzheimer's Screening and Prevention Act (ASAP Act) aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include Medicare coverage for blood-based dementia screening tests. This bill focuses on early detection of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias through …
The "More Affordable Care Act" aims to modify the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act by introducing a health freedom waiver program. This program allows states to waive certain ACA requirements if they maintain a high-risk insurance pool or similar …
The Healthy MOM Act aims to improve maternal and newborn health by ensuring access to affordable health coverage for pregnant women. It mandates a special enrollment period for pregnant individuals under the Public Health Service Act, the Patient Protection and …
The "In-Home Caregiver Assessment Resources and Education Act," or "In-Home CARE Act," aims to support family caregivers by authorizing grants for home visiting programs. These grants, awarded by the Secretary of Health and Human Services through the Administration for Community …
The First Responders’ Care Expansion Act of 2025, also known as the FORCE Act of 2025, proposes amending Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend Medicare benefits to first responders at the age of 57. This bill allows …
Senate Resolution 507 designates November 20, 2025, as "National Rural Health Day." The resolution recognizes the challenges faced by rural communities and healthcare providers. It aims to honor their contributions and advocate for improved healthcare access in rural areas.
H.R. 6137, the "Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act," directs the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to consider revising the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system. The goal is to establish a separate code for direct support professionals …
The "Expanding Health Care Options for First Responders Act" aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. It proposes a Medicare buy-in option for first responders aged 50 to 64 who have separated from service due to retirement …