No Surprise Bills for New Moms Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (30 Jul 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and 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
The No Surprise Bills for New Moms Act would amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), and the Internal Revenue Code to require group and individual health plans and insurers to automatically cover a newborn child under a parent's existing health plan for 30 days after birth, for any service the plan otherwise covers. Plans would also have to offer a special enrollment period of at least 60 days after that initial 30-day period, allowing the parent to formally enroll the newborn in coverage. Additionally, if a plan receives a claim for care given to a newborn who has not yet been enrolled, it must immediately notify the parent that the child is not enrolled.
The bill affects parents and newborns covered by employer-sponsored or individual health insurance plans, as well as the health insurance issuers and group health plans that administer such coverage. Its aim is to prevent gaps in coverage and unexpected medical bills during the weeks immediately following a baby's birth, before formal enrollment paperwork is completed.
The changes would apply to plan years beginning on or after the bill's enactment date. The bill was introduced in the House on July 30, 2026, by Rep. Jerrold Nadler with three cosponsors from both parties, and referred to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Education and Workforce, and Ways and Means for consideration. It has not yet been voted on by either chamber.
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Timeline
30 Jul 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and 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. 9996 do?
- The No Surprise Bills for New Moms Act would amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), and the Internal Revenue Code to require group and individual health plans and insurers to automatically cover a newborn child under a parent's existing health plan for 30 days after birth, for any service the plan otherwise covers. Plans would also have to offer a special enrollment period of at least 60 days after that initial 30-day period, allowing the parent to formally enroll the newborn in coverage. Additionally, if a plan receives a claim for care given to a newborn who has not yet been enrolled, it must immediately notify the parent that the child is not enrolled. The bill affects parents and newborns covered by employer-sponsored or individual health insurance plans, as well as the health insurance issuers and group health plans that administer such coverage. Its aim is to prevent gaps in coverage and unexpected medical bills during the weeks immediately following a baby's birth, before formal enrollment paperwork is completed. The changes would apply to plan years beginning on or after the bill's enactment date. The bill was introduced in the House on July 30, 2026, by Rep. Jerrold Nadler with three cosponsors from both parties, and referred to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Education and Workforce, and Ways and Means for consideration. It has not yet been voted on by either chamber.
- Has H.R. 9996 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9996. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9996?
- H.R. 9996 was sponsored by Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12] (D-NY), with 4 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9996?
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and 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. (30 Jul 2026).
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