Territories Health Equity Act of 2025
To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to make improvements to the treatment of the United States territories under the Medicare and Medicaid programs, and for other purposes.
HB6494, also known as the Territories Health Equity Act of 2025, aims to improve the healthcare treatment of U.S. territories under the Medicare and Medicaid programs. This bill seeks to ensure that residents of territories like Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands receive the same level of healthcare benefits as those in the 50 states.
If passed, this bill would affect residents of U.S. territories who currently face disparities in healthcare coverage and treatment. By making changes to titles XVIII (Medicare) and XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act, the bill intends to level the playing field and provide more equitable healthcare access and services.
As of December 5, 2025, the bill has been introduced and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Ways and Means for further consideration. This marks the beginning of the legislative process, where the bill will be reviewed, possibly amended, and then voted on by the full House.