A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to improve access to care for all Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries through models tested under the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, and for other purposes.
Latest action (30 Sep 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
This bill, introduced by Senator Cory Booker, aims to improve healthcare access for people covered by Medicare and Medicaid. Its stated purpose is to achieve this by using experimental care models developed by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation. The bill does not specify particular new programs or funding levels.
The legislation would affect Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries by seeking to enhance their access to care. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation is an entity that tests new ways to deliver healthcare and pay for it, with the goal of improving quality and lowering costs. This bill suggests further use of those tested models.
As of now, the bill has just been introduced in the Senate and has not yet been assigned to a committee or scheduled for debate. Its full text, detailing the specific changes to the Social Security Act, is not yet publicly available.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 30, 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 S. 5627 do?
- This bill, introduced by Senator Cory Booker, aims to improve healthcare access for people covered by Medicare and Medicaid. Its stated purpose is to achieve this by using experimental care models developed by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation. The bill does not specify particular new programs or funding levels. The legislation would affect Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries by seeking to enhance their access to care. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation is an entity that tests new ways to deliver healthcare and pay for it, with the goal of improving quality and lowering costs. This bill suggests further use of those tested models. As of now, the bill has just been introduced in the Senate and has not yet been assigned to a committee or scheduled for debate. Its full text, detailing the specific changes to the Social Security Act, is not yet publicly available.
- Has S. 5627 become law?
- Not yet. As of 30 Sep 2026, S. 5627 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 5627?
- S. 5627 was sponsored by Sen. Cory Booker [D-NJ] (Democrat-NJ), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5627?
- Introduced (30 Sep 2026).
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