The bill proposes to amend the Public Health Service Act to prioritize expanding service applications from certain entities.

The Access to Community Care Act of 2026 amends the Public Health Service Act to prioritize expanding service applications from eligible entities. These entities must have experienced a significant increase in new patients due to the closure of a Federally qualified health center, be affected by a public health emergency, or be affected by a major disaster or emergency. The Secretary shall give special consideration to applications from entities seeking to provide services in areas affected by these factors.

The bill proposes to amend the Public Health Service Act to prioritize expanding service applications from certain entities.

The Access to Community Care Act of 2026 amends the Public Health Service Act to prioritize expanding service applications from eligible entities. These entities must have experienced a significant increase in new patients due to the closure of a Federally qualified health center, be affected by a public health emergency, or be affected by a major disaster or emergency. The Secretary shall give special consideration to applications from entities seeking to provide services in areas affected by these factors.