Federal · 119th Congress
John Lewis Equality in Medicare and Medicaid Treatment Act of 2026
Policy areaHealth
Summary
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.
Sponsor
Other titles2
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.Official Title as Introduced
John Lewis Equality in Medicare and Medicaid Treatment Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Introduced
Legislative history1
Sep 30, 2026
SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.