S. 5496
Health CARE Act of 2026
Sponsor: Mark R. Warner · 0 cosponsors
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I Restoring health care and lowering costs
II Pathway to universal coverage
(a) Eligibility. An individual shall be eligible to enroll in the health plan if such individual, for the entire period for which enrollment is sought—
(1) is a qualified individual within the meaning of section 1312 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. 18032);
(2) is not eligible for benefits under the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.); and
(3) is not otherwise eligible for, or has been otherwise offered, employer-sponsored health care coverage.
(b) Exchanges. The health plan shall be made available through the Exchanges, including the Small Business Health Options Program Exchange.
III Strengthening Medicaid
IV Lowering drug costs
V Ensuring quality health insurance and removing barriers to care
VI Lowering the cost of care
VII Reforming PBMs and Protecting Pharmacies