HR 5972
Right to Enroll Act of 2025
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Bill overview
This bill would extend the annual open enrollment period for health insurance plans offered through the Health Insurance Exchanges. Currently, the open enrollment period is determined by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The bill proposes to change the regulations to begin November 1, 2025, and end May 1, 2026, giving individuals more time to sign up for health coverage. This extension aims to provide greater access to affordable health insurance options.
Key provisions
- Extends the annual open enrollment period for Health Insurance Exchanges.
- Sets the new open enrollment period from November 1, 2025, to May 1, 2026.
- Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to revise relevant regulations.
- Aligns with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Who is affected
- Individuals seeking health insurance coverage
- Health Insurance Exchanges
- The Department of Health and Human Services
Notable changes
- Increases the length of the annual open enrollment period.
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Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 5972
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to extend the annual open enrollment period for enrolling in a qualified health plan offered by an Exchange for plan year 2026.
This Act may be cited as the Right to Enroll Act of 2025
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The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall revise section 155.410(e) of title 45, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation) to provide that the annual open enrollment period determined for plan year 2026 pursuant to section 1311(c)(6) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. 18031(c)(6)) shall begin on November 1, 2025, and end on May 1, 2026.