Congress·In Committee·H.R. 6760

Protecting Access to Affordable Coverage Act of 2025

House Bill Would Extend ACA Open Enrollment Window to May and Ease Sign-Up Rules

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Part of: Congress Proposes Extending ACA Tax Credits and 2026 Enrollment Window

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Key Points

Extends the health plan open enrollment window for 2026 coverage to run as late as May 1, 2026 (starting no later than Nov. 1, 2025).
Rolls back new verification requirements that were recently added, aiming to make it easier for people to sign up and keep coverage.
Creates a monthly special sign-up chance for people who qualify for premium help and expect household income under 150% of the poverty line (starting with 2026 plans).
Changes “navigator” help programs: exchanges must fund at least one local, in-state group, and navigators can’t charge applicants or take payment tied to sign-ups.
Sets aside $100 million each year (starting in 2026) from marketplace user fees to fund navigator grants in states using the federally run marketplace.

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Milestones

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Dec 16, 2025House

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.

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Dec 16, 2025

Introduced in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Protecting Access to Affordable Coverage Act of 2025

Bill NumberHR 6760

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred 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.