Bill · H.R. 8867· House(119-HR-8867)
PLAN Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 5/15/2026
- Last activity
- 5/15/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Thomas Suozzi
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The PLAN Act of 2026 directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create a public education initiative focused on long-term care planning. This initiative will be part of the National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information. It aims to educate various groups, including working-age adults and family caregivers, about future care needs and options. The program will use various media, digital outreach, and community-based partnerships to spread information. The Secretary is also required to submit initial and annual reports to Congress regarding the initiative's progress.
Yes· 3 of 23
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+6
Improves the overall planning and availability of information for long-term care.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+6
Explicitly targets education and accessible online tools for people with disabilities.
Would retired people be better off under this?+6
Improves the knowledge base and planning options for long-term care in retirement.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Awareness of Care Options: The initiative aims to ensure the public has accurate and objective information regarding long-term care risks and options, such as home-based or institutional care (Section 2(a)(3)(B)(ii)).
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Support for Financial and Housing Planning: The initiative intends to provide resources to help people evaluate various options related to financial, housing, and caregiving planning (Section 2(a)(3)(B)(iii)).
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Assistance for Caregivers: The program seeks to make resources accessible to family caregivers who are assisting loved ones with long-term care planning (Section 2(a)(3)(B)(iv)).
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Targeted Support for High-Risk Groups: The initiative includes targeted outreach for populations at higher risk for financing shortfalls, such as low- to middle-income individuals (Section 2(a)(3)(C)(vi)).
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Accessibility for People with Disabilities: The initiative calls for online resources and planning tools that are accessible to individuals with disabilities (Section 2(a)(3)(C)(v)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in 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 People With Disabilities+6Good For Retirees+6Good For Seniors+6Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Middle Class Households+5Good For Middle Aged+4Good For Young Adults+4Good For African Americans+3Good For Asian Americans+3Good For Hispanic Americans+3Good For Immigrants+3Good For Native Americans+3Good For White Americans+3Good For Women+3Good For Billionaires+2Good For High Income Households+2Good For High Net Worth Individuals+2Good For Men+2Good For Ultra High Net Worth Individuals+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+4
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2Increases Federal Power+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3
- 9/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/15/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
James BairdRepublican · Indiana
Aaron BeanRepublican · Florida