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S. 5627

John Lewis Equality in Medicare and Medicaid Treatment Act of 2026

Latest action: 2026-09-30: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.Bill on Congress.gov ↗

In plain English

John Lewis Equality in Medicare and Medicaid Treatment Act of 2026 This bill requires the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test a payment model that addresses social determinants of health and health disparities, particularly with respect to minorities, underserved areas, and high-risk individuals. The bill also generally incorporates consideration of such factors into the selection, implementation, and evaluation of other models, including the decision as to whether to expand a model's duration and scope.

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