Bill > S2057

This bill aims to streamline and simplify health insurance enrollment by allowing individuals to use their federal tax returns as a pathway to potentially enroll in free or low-cost health insurance programs. The bill establishes a new program where taxpayers who are not currently covered by health insurance can, while filing their tax return, consent to have their information shared with health insurance exchanges to determine eligibility for insurance affordability programs like Medicaid, CHIP, or zero-premium health plans. When an eligible household member is found to qualify for a zero-premium health plan, they can be automatically enrolled unless they actively opt out. The bill also modernizes eligibility determination processes by allowing greater use of existing data sources like tax returns, nutrition assistance programs, and employment databases to verify income and reduce administrative burdens. Additionally, the bill requires the creation of an advisory committee to provide guidance on implementation, mandates a study to evaluate the program's impact, and provides funding for developing the necessary information technology infrastructure. Key provisions aim to make health insurance enrollment easier, more accessible, and less bureaucratic, particularly for individuals and families with lower incomes who may benefit from affordable coverage options.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2057/all-info