Glaucoma Vision Act of 2026
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 Committees on Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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
H.R. 10476, the Glaucoma Vision Act of 2026, would require certain health insurance plans to cover annual glaucoma screenings for specific individuals. This includes private insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid plans, as well as the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program. The bill also authorizes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to award grants to eligible entities for free or low-cost glaucoma screenings and follow-up treatment for uninsured and underinsured high-risk individuals.
The bill defines "specified individuals" who would be eligible for these screenings. This definition includes individuals aged 40 and older who identify as African, Hispanic/Latino, or Asian, or who have clinical risk factors for glaucoma. It also includes individuals aged 60 and older. The bill aims to address gaps in current coverage for glaucoma screening.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in September 2026 and has been referred to multiple committees: Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform. The committees will consider provisions within their respective jurisdictions. If passed by the House, it would then proceed to the Senate for consideration.
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Timeline
16 Sep 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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. 10476 do?
- H.R. 10476, the Glaucoma Vision Act of 2026, would require certain health insurance plans to cover annual glaucoma screenings for specific individuals. This includes private insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid plans, as well as the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program. The bill also authorizes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to award grants to eligible entities for free or low-cost glaucoma screenings and follow-up treatment for uninsured and underinsured high-risk individuals. The bill defines "specified individuals" who would be eligible for these screenings. This definition includes individuals aged 40 and older who identify as African, Hispanic/Latino, or Asian, or who have clinical risk factors for glaucoma. It also includes individuals aged 60 and older. The bill aims to address gaps in current coverage for glaucoma screening. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in September 2026 and has been referred to multiple committees: Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform. The committees will consider provisions within their respective jurisdictions. If passed by the House, it would then proceed to the Senate for consideration.
- Has H.R. 10476 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10476. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10476?
- H.R. 10476 was sponsored by Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24] (D-FL), with 35 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10476?
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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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