Patient Navigation Assistance Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (10 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
What this bill does
The Patient Navigation Assistance Act would amend Medicaid law (title XIX of the Social Security Act) to require state Medicaid programs to reimburse "eligible entities" for patient navigator services provided to Medicaid-eligible individuals. Patient navigators are defined as individuals employed by health care or community-based organizations who help patients access medical, social, financial, or other needed services; the bill sets education, licensing, certification, or training requirements they must meet, with a temporary allowance for Secretary-approved training programs that expires three years after the provision takes effect. These services would also count as "medical assistance" for purposes of federal matching funds (FMAP) paid to states.
The bill primarily affects Medicaid beneficiaries, who could gain access to reimbursed navigation support connecting them to care and services; health care and community organizations that employ patient navigators, who would become eligible for Medicaid reimbursement; and state Medicaid agencies, which would be required to cover these services. States needing legislative changes to comply would be given additional time to do so without being found out of compliance.
The bill was introduced on September 10, 2026, by Rep. Mark DeSaulnier and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. It has not yet been voted on, and would need committee action, passage by the House and Senate, and the President's signature to become law.
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Official summary
Patient Navigation Assistance Act
This bill requires state Medicaid programs to cover patient navigator services for enrollees. Patient navigator services are services that help link an individual with medical, social, logistical, financial, or other programs or services to address the individual's needs.
Timeline
10 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10331 do?
- The Patient Navigation Assistance Act would amend Medicaid law (title XIX of the Social Security Act) to require state Medicaid programs to reimburse "eligible entities" for patient navigator services provided to Medicaid-eligible individuals. Patient navigators are defined as individuals employed by health care or community-based organizations who help patients access medical, social, financial, or other needed services; the bill sets education, licensing, certification, or training requirements they must meet, with a temporary allowance for Secretary-approved training programs that expires three years after the provision takes effect. These services would also count as "medical assistance" for purposes of federal matching funds (FMAP) paid to states. The bill primarily affects Medicaid beneficiaries, who could gain access to reimbursed navigation support connecting them to care and services; health care and community organizations that employ patient navigators, who would become eligible for Medicaid reimbursement; and state Medicaid agencies, which would be required to cover these services. States needing legislative changes to comply would be given additional time to do so without being found out of compliance. The bill was introduced on September 10, 2026, by Rep. Mark DeSaulnier and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. It has not yet been voted on, and would need committee action, passage by the House and Senate, and the President's signature to become law.
- Has H.R. 10331 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10331. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10331?
- H.R. 10331 was sponsored by Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10] (D-CA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10331?
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (10 Sep 2026).
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