Contact Congress about H.R. 7164: Capping Costs for Consumers Act of 2026

Starting in 2028, many ACA marketplace shoppers could get plans that pay more of their medical bills. The bill would base key subsidies on gold plans instead of silver plans. It would also create ongoing federal funding for cost-sharing payments.

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Capping Costs for Consumers Act of 2026 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. 7164: 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 people who buy health insurance on ACA marketplaces and qualify for federal help. It could lower what many of them pay when they get care, especially deductibles and copays. It also affects insurers that sell marketplace plans, states with Basic Health Programs, and federal agencies that calculate and pay subsidies.

Why this matters: Health insurance can still feel expensive when people have to pay deductibles, copays, and other bills before care feels affordable. This bill could lower those costs for many ACA marketplace shoppers by making plans cover more of the bill. It could also change monthly premium help because tax credits would be tied to gold plans. The tradeoff is that broader and stronger federal help could raise federal spending, and the bill does not say how much it would cost.

Key provisions in H.R. 7164

• Starting in 2028, the bill uses gold marketplace plans as the main yardstick for cost-sharing help. That help lowers costs like deductibles and copays.
• Before 2028, the current ACA rules stay in place. People with incomes up to 400% of the federal poverty line keep the existing cost-sharing structure.
• Starting in 2028, some eligible people would get plans that cover 87% of allowed medical costs. This applies to incomes above 150% and up to 300% of the federal poverty line.
• Starting in 2028, some eligible people would get plans that cover 85% of allowed medical costs. This applies to incomes above 300% and up to 400% of the federal poverty line.
• Some people would move into more generous coverage than current law gives them. Actuarial value means the average share of covered costs a plan pays.

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Questions people ask about H.R. 7164

What is H.R. 7164?

Starting in 2028, many ACA marketplace shoppers could get plans that pay more of their medical bills. The bill would base key subsidies on gold plans instead of silver plans. It would also create ongoing federal funding for cost-sharing payments.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 7164?

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Who should I contact about H.R. 7164?

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