H.R.8650

Increases Medicaid payments to states for outreach and enrollment to ensure eligible individuals maintain coverage.

The Medicaid Outreach and Assistance for Communities Act of 2026 aims to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act by increasing payments to states for outreach and enrollment under the Medicaid program. The bill addresses barriers to accessing Medicaid, such as work reporting requirements and more frequent eligibility redeterminations, which have caused many eligible individuals to lose coverage. Effective outreach programs can help individuals navigate these new systems, increasing enrollment and retention among eligible individuals.