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John Lewis Equality in Medicare and Medicaid Treatment Act of 2026
A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to improve access to care for all Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries through models tested under the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, and for other purposes.
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Summary
John Lewis Equality in Medicare and Medicaid Treatment Act of 2026
This bill requires the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test a payment model that addresses social determinants of health and health disparities, particularly with respect to minorities, underserved areas, and high-risk individuals. The bill also generally incorporates consideration of such factors into the selection, implementation, and evaluation of other models, including the decision as to whether to expand a model's duration and scope.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Actions
- Sep 30, 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sep 30, 2026 Introduced in Senate
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