Every Dollar Counts Act of 2026

Hozzl · 2026-04-30T08:06:47Z

Explore the details of House Bill 8270 Every Dollar Counts Act of 2026 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/30/2026, 8:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 8270

The bill H.R. 8270 of the 119th Congress, introduced on April 14, 2026, aims to amend specific sections of existing healthcare laws to ensure that out-of-pocket expenditures for drugs are included in an individual's deductible and out-of-pocket maximum calculations.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8270

Bill HR 8270 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 14, 2026. Bill HR 8270 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 14, 2026. Bill HR 8270's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and Ways and Means, 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. as of April 14, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8270

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8270

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require out-of-pocket expenditures for drugs to count towards an individual's deductible and out-of-pocket maximum.

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Fiona Braswell

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3 months ago

I am deeply saddened by the current state of our healthcare system, especially when it comes to the outrageous costs of prescription drugs. This bill, which requires out-of-pocket expenditures for drugs to count towards an individual's deductible and out-of-pocket maximum, is a step in the right direction. As a 74 year old from AR, I have personally felt the burden of high drug costs, and this bill could provide some much-needed relief for me and others in similar situations. It is time for our government to prioritize the well-being of its citizens over profits for big pharmaceutical companies. Who benefits from this bill? The American people do.