Restoring Essential Plan Coverage Act
Latest action (1 Oct 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 10692, the Restoring Essential Plan Coverage Act, would make changes related to health insurance premium tax credits. Specifically, it aims to restore the allowance of these tax credits for individuals who are lawfully present in the United States but may not be eligible for Medicaid due to their immigration status. The bill also allows states to increase the income threshold for eligibility in their Basic Health Programs.
This legislation would affect lawfully present individuals who are not eligible for Medicaid solely based on their alien status and have household incomes at or below 100% of the federal poverty line. It would also impact states that offer Basic Health Programs, giving them the option to expand eligibility by raising the maximum household income allowed. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and has been referred to committees. It has not yet moved past this initial stage.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on October 1, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10692 do?
- H.R. 10692, the Restoring Essential Plan Coverage Act, would make changes related to health insurance premium tax credits. Specifically, it aims to restore the allowance of these tax credits for individuals who are lawfully present in the United States but may not be eligible for Medicaid due to their immigration status. The bill also allows states to increase the income threshold for eligibility in their Basic Health Programs. This legislation would affect lawfully present individuals who are not eligible for Medicaid solely based on their alien status and have household incomes at or below 100% of the federal poverty line. It would also impact states that offer Basic Health Programs, giving them the option to expand eligibility by raising the maximum household income allowed. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and has been referred to committees. It has not yet moved past this initial stage.
- Has H.R. 10692 become law?
- Not yet. As of 1 Oct 2026, H.R. 10692 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10692?
- H.R. 10692 was sponsored by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez [D-NY14] (Democrat-NY), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10692?
- Introduced (1 Oct 2026).
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