Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB3947

Introduced
6/12/25  

Caption

Easy Enrollment in Health Care Act

Impact

If enacted, HB3947 would modify several federal regulations associated with health coverage enrollment. By implementing automated systems for eligibility determinations and enabling states to use existing tax return information to qualify individuals for affordability programs, the bill could significantly diminish the administrative burden on both applicants and state agencies. Additionally, the act would allow better use of data from various public entities to verify eligibility, ensuring individuals do not miss out on available coverage due to cumbersome application processes. It reflects an effort to modernize health assistance and improve overall access to essential healthcare services.

Summary

House Bill 3947, known as the Easy Enrollment in Health Care Act, aims to enhance the enrollment processes for health insurance affordability programs, specifically Medicaid and CHIP. The bill seeks to simplify and streamline the procedures involved in enrolling eligible individuals in these programs by introducing mechanisms that would facilitate a more efficient verification of eligibility through data matching. This legislation is intended to make it easier for individuals to access the healthcare coverage they qualify for, thereby potentially increasing enrollment numbers among low-income families and individuals.

Contention

While the bill presents numerous advantages in terms of efficiency and accessibility, it may also incite concerns regarding data privacy and the extent of information sharing between government agencies. Critics may argue that the reliance on external data sources could raise issues about unauthorized access or breaches of sensitive personal information. Therefore, a balance needs to be struck between enhancing accessibility to health programs and protecting individuals' rights to privacy. Stakeholder reactions might vary depending on their priorities regarding health coverage expansion versus data security.

Companion Bills

US SB2057

Same As A bill to streamline enrollment in health insurance affordability programs and minimum essential coverage, and for other purposes.

Previously Filed As

US HB1113

Easy Enrollment in Health Care Act

US SB423

Easy Enrollment in Health Care Act

US HB10526

To amend the Social Security Act to establish a Medicare for America health program to provide for comprehensive health coverage for all Americans.

US HB10409

To address the high costs of health care services, prescription drugs, and health insurance coverage in the United States, and for other purposes.

US HB8207

Choose Medicare Act

US HB6030

Expanding Health Care Options for First Responders Act

US SB4817

State-Based Universal Health Care Act of 2024

US HB9643

Family Building FEHB Fairness Act Access to Family Building Act Access to Fertility Treatment and Care Act Veteran Families Health Services Act

US SB4063

State Public Option Act

US HB9161

Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2024 CHANGE Act Correcting Hurtful and Alienating Names in Government Expression Act Immigrants’ Mental Health Act of 2024 Menstrual Equity For All Act of 2024 Real Education and Access for Healthy Youth Act of 2024 Data To Save Moms Act CARE for Moms Act Community Access, Resources, and Empowerment for Moms Act Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2024 Universal School Meals Program Act of 2024

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