Community Health Worker Access Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (16 Sep 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
What this bill does
This bill, the Community Health Worker Access Act, would make changes to Medicare and Medicaid to increase access to community health workers. Specifically, it would add community health services to the list of services covered by Medicare Part B starting January 1, 2027. These services are defined broadly and include preventive care, addressing social determinants of health, care coordination, and facilitating transportation to appointments. The bill also allows states, starting January 1, 2027, to opt-in to cover preventive services and services addressing social determinants of health provided by community health workers under Medicaid.
This legislation affects individuals covered by Medicare and Medicaid. For Medicare beneficiaries, it could expand the types of health services they can access through community health workers and potentially have these services covered. For Medicaid, states would have the option to expand their programs to cover these services, with an additional 6% federal medical assistance percentage for these specific expenditures. The bill also aims to support the community health workforce by establishing definitions and requirements for community health agencies.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 16, 2026, by Representative Alma Adams and was referred to two committees: Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means. No further action has been taken on the bill since its introduction.
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Official summary
Community Health Worker Access Act
This bill provides for coverage of community health services under Medicare.
Community health services are services provided by a community health agency in accordance with an individual needs assessment, including preventive services (e.g., screenings) and services to address social determinants of health (e.g., educational home visits). Community health agencies include nonprofits, federally qualified health centers, and other organizations that employ health workers (in accordance with certain labor standards) who have lived experience in the communities served.
The bill also allows state Medicaid programs to cover these services and provides for an increased Medicaid federal matching rate, also known as the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP), for these services.
Timeline
16 Sep 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10414 do?
- This bill, the Community Health Worker Access Act, would make changes to Medicare and Medicaid to increase access to community health workers. Specifically, it would add community health services to the list of services covered by Medicare Part B starting January 1, 2027. These services are defined broadly and include preventive care, addressing social determinants of health, care coordination, and facilitating transportation to appointments. The bill also allows states, starting January 1, 2027, to opt-in to cover preventive services and services addressing social determinants of health provided by community health workers under Medicaid. This legislation affects individuals covered by Medicare and Medicaid. For Medicare beneficiaries, it could expand the types of health services they can access through community health workers and potentially have these services covered. For Medicaid, states would have the option to expand their programs to cover these services, with an additional 6% federal medical assistance percentage for these specific expenditures. The bill also aims to support the community health workforce by establishing definitions and requirements for community health agencies. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 16, 2026, by Representative Alma Adams and was referred to two committees: Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means. No further action has been taken on the bill since its introduction.
- Has H.R. 10414 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10414. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10414?
- H.R. 10414 was sponsored by Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12] (D-NC), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10414?
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (16 Sep 2026).
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