Community Multi-Share Coverage Program Act of 2026

Sponsor: John R. Moolenaar (Republican-MI)April 29, 2026

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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.

Creates grants for local groups to offer affordable health coverage and support services to small business workers.

This bill would create a new federal grant program to help local groups offer affordable health coverage. These programs would also provide support services to small business workers and other uninsured individuals. This aims to improve health and help people become more financially stable.

What Would Change

Currently, no federal grant program helps local groups offer comprehensive health coverage. There is also no program for support services to small business workers with limited incomes. If this bill becomes law, the government would set aside $36 million over four years to fund at least 3, but no more than 5, such programs. These programs would provide affordable health insurance with no deductibles and offer services like health coaching and job training to eligible individuals.

Key Provisions

Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award at least 3 and not more than 5 grants for Community Multi-Share Coverage Programs.
Defines who would qualify for these programs, including income limits (between Medicaid eligibility and 400% of the Federal poverty line) and employment with small businesses not offering affordable health plans.
Requires programs to provide comprehensive health coverage for services like doctor visits, hospital care, mental health, and prescription drugs, with no deductibles and limited co-payments.
Requires programs to offer integrated health improvement services, including personalized assessments, health coaching, and connections to job training.
Requires programs to have a funding structure where costs are shared among the public sector, local health care providers, enrollees, and employers.

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Community Multi-Share Coverage Program Act of 2026

What Would Change

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