Bills · HR 6010
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6010Health
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the enhanced premium tax credit, and for other purposes.
INTRO NOV 10· LAST ACTION NOV 10
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly addresses the affordability of health insurance for millions of Americans. If the enhanced premium tax credits were to expire, many people would see their health insurance premiums jump significantly, potentially making coverage unaffordable and leading to a rise in uninsured individuals. Extending these credits helps maintain access to affordable health care.
It also aims to improve the financial integrity of the Medicare Advantage program, which serves a large and growing number of seniors. By refining how these plans are paid, it seeks to prevent potential overpayments that could waste taxpayer money, while still ensuring plans receive adequate funding to care for their members. Lastly, by increasing penalties for fraudulent enrollment, the bill works to protect consumers and the integrity of the health insurance marketplaces, ensuring that subsidies are used appropriately and that people are enrolled based on accurate information.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Extends the enhanced premium tax credit percentages and the 600% income eligibility cap for individuals buying health insurance through the marketplace for tax years 2026 and 2027.
This ensures continued financial assistance, making health insurance more affordable for millions.
PROVISION 02
Requires Medicare to use two years of diagnostic data for risk adjustment for Medicare Advantage plans starting in 2026.
This aims to improve the accuracy of payments to Medicare Advantage plans by using more comprehensive health information.
PROVISION 03
Excludes diagnoses collected from chart reviews and health risk assessments from being used for Medicare Advantage payment adjustments starting in 2026.
This provision seeks to prevent potential overpayments to Medicare Advantage plans based on certain methods of collecting patient diagnoses.
PROVISION 04
Increases civil penalties for agents and brokers who negligently provide incorrect information during marketplace health plan enrollment to between $10,000 and $50,000 per individual.
This aims to deter negligence and improve the accuracy of enrollment information.
PROVISION 05
Establishes civil penalties up to $200,000 per individual and introduces criminal penalties for agents and brokers who knowingly provide false or fraudulent information during marketplace health plan enrollment.
This significantly strengthens enforcement against intentional fraud in health insurance enrollment.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSNOV 10
Introduced in House
NOV 10
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6010
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 10, 2025
Last actionNov 10, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 10, 2025
House BillHR 6010Health
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the enhanced premium tax credit, and for other purposes.
INTRODUCED NOV 10, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 10, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
14 min
COSPONSORS
12
COMPLEXITY
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