Health Data Access, Transparency, and Affordability Act of 2026
To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to ensure plan fiduciaries have access to de-identified information relating to health claims, and for other purposes.
This bill, HB9228, proposes changes to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, commonly known as ERISA. It aims to ensure that those responsible for managing and overseeing employee benefit plans, called plan fiduciaries, have access to de-identified health claim information. This could help them make better decisions about health plans and potentially lower costs for participants. The bill was introduced on June 9, 2026, and has since been referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. On June 25, 2026, the committee held a session to consider and amend the bill, which was then ordered to be reported with changes.
The bill would mainly affect those who manage and oversee employee benefit plans and the people covered by these plans. By providing fiduciaries with more detailed health data, the bill could lead to more informed decisions about health coverage, potentially making healthcare more affordable and accessible for employees. However, the specifics of how this will play out are still being reviewed and debated.
As of June 25, 2026, the bill has been reported out of committee with amendments. It is now ready for further consideration by the full House. This means it could be debated, voted on, and potentially passed into law, but there are still several steps before it becomes finalized.
