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ACCESS Act
12/20/2024, 9:05 AM
Summary of Bill HR 3004
The bill aims to achieve this by requiring federal agencies to make their websites and online services accessible to individuals with disabilities. This includes ensuring that websites are compatible with screen readers, have alternative text for images, and are navigable using only a keyboard.
Additionally, the ACCESS Act would require federal agencies to provide training to their employees on how to create and maintain accessible websites and online services. This training would help ensure that government services are accessible to all individuals, regardless of their abilities. Overall, the ACCESS Act seeks to promote inclusivity and equal access to government services for individuals with disabilities. By making federal websites and online services more accessible, this bill aims to improve the overall user experience for all individuals, regardless of their abilities.
Congressional Summary of HR 3004
Affordable Care Coverage Expansion and Support for States Act or the ACCESS Act
This bill temporarily expands the health insurance premium tax credit. It also establishes a Federal Medicaid Program for states that have not yet expanded Medicaid to certain populations.
Currently, in order to qualify for the health insurance premium tax credit, an individual must, among other criteria, have an annual household income of at least 100% and up to 400% of the federal poverty level and not be eligible for minimum essential coverage, such as affordable coverage through an employer.
The bill removes the income limitations, and it allows individuals with income of up to 138% of the federal poverty level and who are eligible for employer-provided health insurance or small employer health reimbursement arrangements to qualify for the tax credit. The bill's changes apply for tax years 2024-2026.
The bill also establishes and provides funds for a Federal Medicaid Program beginning in 2027 to provide coverage to the Medicaid expansion population in states that have not expanded Medicaid pursuant to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. (The act allows states to extend Medicaid coverage to all adults under the age of 65 with incomes of up to 138% of the federal poverty level.)
The program must offer at least the same benchmark coverage as under Medicaid. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must contract with Medicaid managed care organizations or other third-party plan administrators to administer the program.
