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SB5627: A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to improve access to care for all Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries

LegiScan·October 17, 2026
SB5627: A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to improve access to care for all Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries

This legislation, introduced in the U.S. Senate on September 30, 2026, seeks to improve healthcare access for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries through models tested by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation. The bill is part of ongoing federal efforts to integrate innovative care delivery models, including those related to nutrition and preventative health services, into the national healthcare framework.

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This bill represents the most recent federal legislative activity (as of late September 2026) aimed at modifying Social Security Act provisions to enhance care delivery, which is a critical mechanism for scaling 'Food is Medicine' interventions within federal health programs.

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