Increase community health worker access

Summary#

This bill would amend Titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to increase access to community health workers under the Medicare and Medicaid programs. It was introduced in the Senate by Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester on 2026-09-17, read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance. The bill is listed as in progress.

What it means for you#

If you have Medicare or Medicaid, the bill is intended to increase access to community health workers. No publicly available information describes exactly how access would change, which services would be covered, or who would qualify.

Expenses#

No publicly available information on the bill’s costs, budget effects, or how any services would be paid for.

Proponents' View#

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Opponents' View#

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