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) Requirement To participate in order To be enrolled under Medicare. Beginning January 1, 2028, the Secretary may require a health care provider enrolled under the Medicare program under section 1866(j) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395cc(j)) to be a participating provider under the health plan.
(b) Requirement To participate in order To participate in Medicaid. Beginning January 1, 2028, the Secretary may require a health care provider under a State Medicaid plan under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.) to also be a participating provider under the health plan.
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