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Easier Access to Health Coverage: Extended Enrollment and More Support

This bill aims to make it easier for citizens to access affordable health insurance. It introduces longer enrollment periods, special opportunities for lower-income individuals, and ensures free assistance in choosing a plan, while also removing some administrative barriers.
Key points
More time to enroll: The open enrollment period for health insurance for 2026 will be extended until May 1, 2026, giving more time to decide.
Ongoing help for low-income individuals: People with lower incomes (up to 150% of the poverty line) will be able to enroll in health insurance once a month throughout the year.
Free and independent assistance: Organizations helping with insurance choices (called 'Navigators') will receive more funding and will not be allowed to charge fees to citizens, ensuring unbiased support.
Fewer hurdles: Some verification requirements that made it difficult to enroll in insurance will be removed, simplifying the process.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6760
Sponsor: Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1]
Process start date: 2025-12-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting Access to Affordable Coverage Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6760.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-12-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • More time to enroll: The open enrollment period for health insurance for 2026 will be extended until May 1, 2026, giving more time to decide.
  • Ongoing help for low-income individuals: People with lower incomes (up to 150% of the poverty line) will be able to enroll in health insurance once a month throughout the year.
  • Free and independent assistance: Organizations helping with insurance choices (called 'Navigators') will receive more funding and will not be allowed to charge fees to citizens, ensuring unbiased support.
  • Fewer hurdles: Some verification requirements that made it difficult to enroll in insurance will be removed, simplifying the process.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-15.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Health