HR. 6494In Committee
Territories Health Equity Act of 2025
Amends health coverage rules for U.S. territories by changing Medicaid funding, Medicare enrollment penalties, Medicare Advantage payments, and access to exchange coverage
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Amends health coverage rules for U.S. territories by changing Medicaid funding, Medicare enrollment penalties, Medicare Advantage payments, and access to exchange coverage
Key points
- Establish Medicare Advantage payment criteria
- Allow exchange based coverage access
- Eliminate Medicaid funding limits
- Exempt Medicare late enrollment penalties
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-12-05 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
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Topics and policy areas
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