A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The PLAN Act of 2026 directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create a public education initiative focused on long-term care planning. This initiative will be part of the National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information. It aims to educate various groups, including working-age adults and family caregivers, about future care needs and options. The program will use various media, digital outreach, and community-based partnerships to spread information. The Secretary is also required to submit initial and annual reports to Congress regarding the initiative's progress.
Yes· 3 of 23
- Scored +6
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
Improves the overall planning and availability of information for long-term care.
- Scored +6
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
Explicitly targets education and accessible online tools for people with disabilities.
- Scored +6
Would retired people be better off under this?
Improves the knowledge base and planning options for long-term care in retirement.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Awareness of Care Options: The initiative aims to ensure the public has accurate and objective information regarding long-term care risks and options, such as home-based or institutional care (Section 2(a)(3)(B)(ii)).
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Support for Financial and Housing Planning: The initiative intends to provide resources to help people evaluate various options related to financial, housing, and caregiving planning (Section 2(a)(3)(B)(iii)).
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Assistance for Caregivers: The program seeks to make resources accessible to family caregivers who are assisting loved ones with long-term care planning (Section 2(a)(3)(B)(iv)).
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Targeted Support for High-Risk Groups: The initiative includes targeted outreach for populations at higher risk for financing shortfalls, such as low- to middle-income individuals (Section 2(a)(3)(C)(vi)).
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Accessibility for People with Disabilities: The initiative calls for online resources and planning tools that are accessible to individuals with disabilities (Section 2(a)(3)(C)(v)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — Explicitly targets education and accessible online tools for people with disabilities. Would retired people be better off under this? — Improves the knowledge base and planning options for long-term care in retirement. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Improves the overall planning and availability of information for long-term care. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Provides targeted outreach for those who cannot access Medicaid but cannot self-finance care. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Provides targeted outreach for those who cannot access Medicaid but cannot self-finance care. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Educates working-age adults on planning for future long-term care needs. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Educates working-age adults on planning for future long-term care needs. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — Requires linguistically accessible materials for different populations. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — Requires linguistically accessible materials for different populations. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — Requires linguistically accessible materials for different populations. Would immigrants be better off under this? — Requires linguistically accessible materials for different populations. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — Requires linguistically accessible materials for different populations. Would white Americans be better off under this? — Provides broad access to long-term care planning information. Would women be better off under this? — Provides resources for family caregivers, a role disproportionately held by women. Would billionaires be better off under this? — Provides objective resources for evaluating financial and housing options. Would high-income households be better off under this? — Provides objective resources for evaluating financial and housing options. Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this? — Provides objective resources for evaluating financial and housing options. Would men be better off under this? — Provides general planning resources for long-term care. Would the very wealthiest people be better off under this? — Provides objective resources for evaluating financial and housing options.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — Requires online tools and education specifically accessible to individuals with disabilities.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — Requires reports to Congress on implementation and progress metrics. Does this give the federal government more power? — Directs the Secretary of HHS to develop a new national public education initiative.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — Provides objective information on home and community-based care options to the public.
- 9/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/15/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
James BairdRepublican · Indiana
Aaron BeanRepublican · Florida