Bill > S2026

This bill aims to improve the treatment of U.S. territories under federal health programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Key provisions include: - Eliminating funding limitations (caps) and specific FMAP limitations for Medicaid in the territories, giving them access to the same Medicaid funding as the 50 states. - Applying Medicaid waiver authority to all territories, allowing them more flexibility in program design. - Permitting Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) allotments for the territories. - Adjusting Medicare DSH payments and target amounts for hospitals in the territories. - Applying the Part B deemed enrollment process to Puerto Rico residents and providing a special enrollment period and reduced late enrollment penalties. - Eliminating the exclusion of Part D eligible individuals in the territories from premium and cost-sharing subsidies. - Requiring a report on the treatment of territories under Medicare Part D. - Requiring a report on the exclusion of territories from the health insurance Exchanges established under the Affordable Care Act. - Increasing transparency around Medicaid and CHIP funding and policies in the territories. Overall, this bill aims to provide more equitable access to federal health programs for U.S. territories.