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ACCESS Act

USA118th CongressHR-3004| House 
| Updated: 12/17/2024
Lizzie Fletcher

Lizzie Fletcher

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (3)
Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Affordable Care Coverage Expansion and Support for States Act or the ACCESS Act This bill temporarily expands the health insurance premium tax credit. It also establishes a Federal Medicaid Program for states that have not yet expanded Medicaid to certain populations. Currently, in order to qualify for the health insurance premium tax credit, an individual must, among other criteria, have an annual household income of at least 100% and up to 400% of the federal poverty level and not be eligible for minimum essential coverage, such as affordable coverage through an employer. The bill removes the income limitations, and it allows individuals with income of up to 138% of the federal poverty level and who are eligible for employer-provided health insurance or small employer health reimbursement arrangements to qualify for the tax credit. The bill's changes apply for tax years 2024-2026. The bill also establishes and provides funds for a Federal Medicaid Program beginning in 2027 to provide coverage to the Medicaid expansion population in states that have not expanded Medicaid pursuant to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. (The act allows states to extend Medicaid coverage to all adults under the age of 65 with incomes of up to 138% of the federal poverty level.) The program must offer at least the same benchmark coverage as under Medicaid. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must contract with Medicaid managed care organizations or other third-party plan administrators to administer the program.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7683
ACCESS Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7427
ACCESS Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6487
ACCESS Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4099
ACCESS Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3656
ACCESS Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1326
ACCESS Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9584
ACCESS Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3849
ACCESS Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2221
ACCESS Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-77
ACCESS Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-596
ACCESS Act
Apr 28, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 28, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
May 5, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dec 9, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-4631
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 118-277.
Dec 17, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7683
    ACCESS Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7427
    ACCESS Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6487
    ACCESS Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4099
    ACCESS Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3656
    ACCESS Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1326
    ACCESS Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9584
    ACCESS Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3849
    ACCESS Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2221
    ACCESS Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-77
    ACCESS Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-596
    ACCESS Act


  • April 28, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • April 28, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.


  • May 5, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • December 9, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-4631
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 118-277.


  • December 17, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Taxation

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of Health and Human ServicesFederal preemptionHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessIncome tax creditsMedicaidPoverty and welfare assistancePrescription drugsPublic contracts and procurementState and local government operationsTax administration and collection, taxpayers

ACCESS Act

USA118th CongressHR-3004| House 
| Updated: 12/17/2024
Affordable Care Coverage Expansion and Support for States Act or the ACCESS Act This bill temporarily expands the health insurance premium tax credit. It also establishes a Federal Medicaid Program for states that have not yet expanded Medicaid to certain populations. Currently, in order to qualify for the health insurance premium tax credit, an individual must, among other criteria, have an annual household income of at least 100% and up to 400% of the federal poverty level and not be eligible for minimum essential coverage, such as affordable coverage through an employer. The bill removes the income limitations, and it allows individuals with income of up to 138% of the federal poverty level and who are eligible for employer-provided health insurance or small employer health reimbursement arrangements to qualify for the tax credit. The bill's changes apply for tax years 2024-2026. The bill also establishes and provides funds for a Federal Medicaid Program beginning in 2027 to provide coverage to the Medicaid expansion population in states that have not expanded Medicaid pursuant to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. (The act allows states to extend Medicaid coverage to all adults under the age of 65 with incomes of up to 138% of the federal poverty level.) The program must offer at least the same benchmark coverage as under Medicaid. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must contract with Medicaid managed care organizations or other third-party plan administrators to administer the program.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7683
ACCESS Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7427
ACCESS Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6487
ACCESS Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4099
ACCESS Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3656
ACCESS Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1326
ACCESS Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9584
ACCESS Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3849
ACCESS Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2221
ACCESS Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-77
ACCESS Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-596
ACCESS Act
Apr 28, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 28, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
May 5, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dec 9, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-4631
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 118-277.
Dec 17, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7683
    ACCESS Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7427
    ACCESS Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6487
    ACCESS Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4099
    ACCESS Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3656
    ACCESS Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1326
    ACCESS Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9584
    ACCESS Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3849
    ACCESS Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2221
    ACCESS Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-77
    ACCESS Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-596
    ACCESS Act


  • April 28, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • April 28, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.


  • May 5, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • December 9, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-4631
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 118-277.


  • December 17, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Lizzie Fletcher

Lizzie Fletcher

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (3)
Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Taxation

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of Health and Human ServicesFederal preemptionHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessIncome tax creditsMedicaidPoverty and welfare assistancePrescription drugsPublic contracts and procurementState and local government operationsTax administration and collection, taxpayers