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HR 9107 · 119th Congress · HouseIn committee

Patient Choice and Access Act of 2026

In plain language: The Patient Choice and Access Act of 2026 amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) to modify requirements regarding healthcare provider networks. It authorizes more specific rules for how health plans select networks and clarifies how these networks interact with existing insurance regulations. These changes primarily affect how insurance plans are certified and offered through health insurance exchanges.

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  1. Jun 2, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  2. Jun 2, 2026Introduced in House
  3. Jun 2, 2026Introduced in House
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What it does

The provisions, in plain language.

  1. Designates the bill's short title as the "Patient Choice and Access Act of 2026."

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  2. Amends the paragraph heading of section 1311(c)(2) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to include a clarification on the use of provider networks.

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  3. Modifies the language of section 1311(c)(2) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act regarding its rule of construction.

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  4. Adds a new subparagraph to section 1311(c)(2) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

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  5. Adds a new clause to section 1311(e)(1)(B) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

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  6. Adds a new subparagraph to section 1311(c)(1) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

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