Contact Congress about H.R. 3947: Easy Enrollment in Health Care Act

People could use their federal tax return to check for free or low-cost health coverage. If they qualify for a plan with no monthly cost, they could be enrolled unless they opt out or choose another plan.

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Easy Enrollment in Health Care Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 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.

Latest action on H.R. 3947: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 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.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects uninsured people who may already qualify for free or low-cost coverage. It also affects states, Exchanges, the IRS, health agencies, insurers, employers, tax preparers, and people whose wage or benefit data may be used to check eligibility.

Why this matters: Many people who qualify for free or low-cost health coverage still go uninsured because signing up is confusing or takes too much work. This bill tries to use tax filing, wage records, and benefit data to make enrollment easier. Its impact would depend on how many people consent, how states set up the system, and how well agencies protect and share the data.

Key provisions in H.R. 3947

• Starting with tax years after 2026, taxpayers could let the IRS share needed tax return information with their state Exchange. The Exchange would use it to check whether they qualify for affordable health coverage programs.
• Uninsured household members could be signed up by default for a plan with no monthly cost after subsidies. This could include Medicaid, CHIP, a Basic Health Program, or a Marketplace plan, with notice, opt-out rights, and the option to choose another plan.
• Taxpayers would fill out a short extra form with limited information. It could ask about things like residence, employment, and contact methods, but not citizenship, immigration status, or health status.
• The IRS and HHS would build a secure electronic connection for sending tax data to Exchanges. The goal is fast eligibility checks, including real-time or near-real-time decisions during electronic filing.
• People would not have to file a tax return just to apply for health coverage if they otherwise do not need to file. They also would not have to consent to data sharing, and other ways to check income and family size must still be offered.

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Questions people ask about H.R. 3947

What is H.R. 3947?

People could use their federal tax return to check for free or low-cost health coverage. If they qualify for a plan with no monthly cost, they could be enrolled unless they opt out or choose another plan.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 3947?

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Who should I contact about H.R. 3947?

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