Bill · H.R. 8650· House(119-HR-8650)
Medicaid Outreach and Assistance for Communities Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 5/4/2026
- Last activity
- 5/4/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Troy Carter
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Medicaid Outreach and Assistance for Communities Act of 2026," aims to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act. The primary purpose is to increase payments to States regarding outreach and enrollment under the Medicaid program. It seeks to provide States with additional financial support to help individuals navigate new administrative requirements and systems. Specifically, it proposes that the federal government pay 100 percent of certain sums expended for these outreach and enrollment costs. This change would apply to calendar quarters beginning on or after the date the act is enacted.
Yes· 3 of 10
Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes?+7
The bill directs the federal government to pay 100 percent of costs related to Medicaid outreach and enrollment assistance to states.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+6
Increased outreach and navigation help low-income individuals maintain essential Medicaid coverage.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+6
Increased funding for outreach and navigation support is intended to help eligible individuals enroll and retain their insurance coverage.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Financial and Health Support: The bill notes that access to health insurance coverage can reduce financial hardship and improve health outcomes, specifically through the use of preventive and primary care services (Section 2).
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Improved Navigation of Complex Systems: The act provides for increased payments to help individuals navigate new systems that have been made more complex by previous laws, such as work reporting requirements and frequent eligibility redeterminations (Section 2).
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Support for Vulnerable Groups: Increased support is intended to help ensure that children, working families, and older adults do not go without insurance coverage, which protects their health, well-being, and financial security (Section 2).
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Enhanced Enrollment and Retention: By providing additional support to States, the bill aims to increase enrollment and retention among eligible individuals who might otherwise lose coverage due to administrative complexity (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly identified within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+6Good For Children+5Good For Retirees+5Good For Seniors+5Good For Middle Aged+4Good For Middle Class Households+3
- Healthcare
- Increases Medicaid Funding+7Improves Healthcare Access+6
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- 5/4/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Jennifer McClellanDemocrat · Virginia