Easy Enrollment in Health Care Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (17 Dec 2024): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
What this bill does
**What the bill would do:** H.R. 1113 would create a system letting taxpayers use their annual federal income tax filing to find out, and potentially enroll, uninsured household members in health coverage. When filing taxes, a taxpayer could identify family members without health insurance and consent to having relevant tax information shared with the applicable health insurance marketplace ("Exchange"). That information would be used to check eligibility for Medicaid, CHIP, marketplace subsidies (premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions), or similar programs. If a household member qualifies for a plan with no out-of-pocket premium cost, the person could be automatically enrolled unless they opt out or choose a different plan. The bill also sets rules for a supplemental information form, data-security and privacy protections, error-correction procedures, and safeguards ensuring people are not required to file taxes or share tax data just to apply for these programs through other channels.
**Who it affects:** The bill primarily affects uninsured individuals and families who file federal tax returns, tax return preparers, the IRS, health insurance Exchanges, and state Medicaid/CHIP agencies. It aims to simplify enrollment for people eligible for subsidized or free coverage, while preserving existing application methods for those who don't file tax returns or don't wish to share tax data.
**Status:** The bill was introduced in the House on February 21, 2023, by Rep. Ami Bera, and referred to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means. It has not received a vote and, according to available records, has not advanced further in the legislative process.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
Official summary
Easy Enrollment in Health Care Act
This bill revises the procedures related to enrollment in health insurance affordability programs, including Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and state-operated Basic Health Programs. The bill provides funding to support the changes.
Specifically, the bill permits individuals who do not have minimum essential coverage to, in conjunction with filing their tax return, determine whether any members of their household are eligible for an insurance affordability program and enroll in minimum essential coverage.
The bill makes individuals eligible for Medicaid or CHIP based on a prior finding of eligibility for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Additionally, the bill provides access to certain information to support enrollment in insurance affordability programs.
Timeline
17 Dec 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 1113 do?
- **What the bill would do:** H.R. 1113 would create a system letting taxpayers use their annual federal income tax filing to find out, and potentially enroll, uninsured household members in health coverage. When filing taxes, a taxpayer could identify family members without health insurance and consent to having relevant tax information shared with the applicable health insurance marketplace ("Exchange"). That information would be used to check eligibility for Medicaid, CHIP, marketplace subsidies (premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions), or similar programs. If a household member qualifies for a plan with no out-of-pocket premium cost, the person could be automatically enrolled unless they opt out or choose a different plan. The bill also sets rules for a supplemental information form, data-security and privacy protections, error-correction procedures, and safeguards ensuring people are not required to file taxes or share tax data just to apply for these programs through other channels. **Who it affects:** The bill primarily affects uninsured individuals and families who file federal tax returns, tax return preparers, the IRS, health insurance Exchanges, and state Medicaid/CHIP agencies. It aims to simplify enrollment for people eligible for subsidized or free coverage, while preserving existing application methods for those who don't file tax returns or don't wish to share tax data. **Status:** The bill was introduced in the House on February 21, 2023, by Rep. Ami Bera, and referred to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means. It has not received a vote and, according to available records, has not advanced further in the legislative process.
- Has H.R. 1113 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 1113. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 1113?
- H.R. 1113 was sponsored by Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6] (D-CA), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 1113?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (17 Dec 2024).
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