- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 2
- Latest action
- Jan 8, 2026
What it does
The Affordable CHOICE Act would establish a public health insurance option through the Affordable Care Act Exchanges, offering bronze, silver, and gold plans starting in 2027, designed to be affordable without compromising quality or access. The Secretary of Health and Human Services would administer the option, including setting premiums and provider payment rates—negotiated where possible, defaulting to Medicare rates if negotiations fail—and would collect data to improve quality and reduce health disparities. The bill also creates State Advisory Councils to provide input on operations and allows the Secretary to contract for administrative functions without transferring insurance risk,…
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
Floor (Not started)
Law (Not started)
What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.