Communities with health problems would get federal support to boost local healthcare.
This bill would create "Health Investment Zones" in areas with significant health problems and lower incomes. These zones would receive federal grants, tax credits for employers and workers, and extra payments for healthcare services under Medicare Part B. The goal is to improve health outcomes and make healthcare more accessible in these communities.
Currently, there is no federal program to designate Health Investment Zones, nor are there specific federal tax credits, grants, student loan repayment programs, or Medicare Part B incentive payments tied to improving health outcomes in such designated areas. This bill would establish a program for the Secretary of Health and Human Services to designate these zones, providing tax incentives for employers and workers, grants for community-based organizations, a student loan repayment program for healthcare practitioners, and increased Medicare Part B payments (an additional 10% for most services, with further bonuses for specific services or clinics, potentially up to 25% additional payment) for services furnished within these zones.
HR 7496 · 119th Congress · February 11, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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