This bill, known as the Health Access Innovation Act of 2025, establishes the Health Equity Innovation Grant Program within the Public Health Service Act. It authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to eligible faith- or community-based organizations . The primary goal is to expand access to culturally and linguistically appropriate care, foster innovation, and address persistent health inequities and chronic disease challenges in communities disproportionately affected by such conditions. Eligible organizations must demonstrate an ability to address health disparities and be located in medically underserved areas or health professional shortage areas. These grants will fund initiatives such as paying for necessary medical services and preventive care, expanding access to health and public health services, and supporting diverse health workers like community health navigators and peer support specialists. The program also aims to address social determinants of health and barriers to quality care, with an authorization of appropriations starting at $50 million for fiscal year 2026 and increasing annually to $70 million by fiscal year 2030.
This bill, known as the Health Access Innovation Act of 2025, establishes the Health Equity Innovation Grant Program within the Public Health Service Act. It authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to eligible faith- or community-based organizations . The primary goal is to expand access to culturally and linguistically appropriate care, foster innovation, and address persistent health inequities and chronic disease challenges in communities disproportionately affected by such conditions. Eligible organizations must demonstrate an ability to address health disparities and be located in medically underserved areas or health professional shortage areas. These grants will fund initiatives such as paying for necessary medical services and preventive care, expanding access to health and public health services, and supporting diverse health workers like community health navigators and peer support specialists. The program also aims to address social determinants of health and barriers to quality care, with an authorization of appropriations starting at $50 million for fiscal year 2026 and increasing annually to $70 million by fiscal year 2030.