PLAN Act of 2026
- Bill Number
- H.R. 8867
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Social Welfare
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-05-15: 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.
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-25T19:49:13Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose The legislation establishes the "Planning for Long-term Aging Needs Act of 2026" (PLAN Act of 2026). Its purpose is to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create and run a public education initiative within the existing National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information. The initiative aims to inform the public, especially working-age adults, about the importance of planning for future long-term care needs.
Key Provisions
- Initiative Goals: Educate the public on long-term care risks and options (including home- and community-based services), provide objective resources for financial, housing, and caregiving planning, and support family caregivers.
- Contents and Outreach: Includes traditional media, digital and social media campaigns, community-based programs, linguistically accessible materials, tools for people with disabilities, and targeted efforts for low- to middle-income individuals.
- Partnerships: Requires the Secretary to form partnerships with states, local governments, private sector entities, nonprofits, and other organizations to expand reach.
- Reporting Requirements: Mandates an initial implementation plan report to Congress within one year, followed by annual progress reports on reach, awareness changes, planning behaviors, and recommendations.
- Funding: Uses appropriations from section 411 of the Older Americans Act of 1965.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Amends section 6021(d) of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 by adding a new paragraph on the long-term care public education initiative and redesignating the existing paragraph (3) as (4).
- Updates section 411(a)(9) of the Older Americans Act of 1965 to explicitly authorize activities for developing and implementing this initiative.
Potential Impacts
- Government Agencies: Expands responsibilities for the Department of Health and Human Services, with coordination involving the Administration on Aging and other federal entities; may require integration with existing programs like those from the Social Security Administration and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
- Citizens: Increases public access to information on long-term care planning, potentially influencing retirement decisions and reducing future financing shortfalls for individuals and families.
- International Relations: No direct effects identified in the legislation.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Federal agencies (primarily HHS and related departments).
- State and local governments, area agencies on aging, and aging/disability resource centers.
- Private sector entities (healthcare providers, insurers, employers, financial advisors).
- Nonprofit organizations, universities, community groups, and family caregivers.
- Working-age adults, individuals with disabilities, and low- to middle-income populations at risk for long-term care costs.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications The bill operates within existing federal authority under prior acts without introducing new regulatory mandates or altering constitutional structures. It emphasizes voluntary partnerships and education rather than mandates, with no noted implications for interstate commerce, individual rights, or federal-state power balances.
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Sponsor
Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3]
Cosponsors (1)
Recent Actions
- 2026-05-15: 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.
- 2026-05-15: 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.
- 2026-05-15: Introduced in House
- 2026-05-15: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Planning for Long-term Aging Needs Act of 2026 — issued 2026-05-15 — PDF (9 pages)