PLAN Act of 2026
Sponsored By: Representative Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3]
Introduced
Summary
Public education on long-term care planning would direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to build a national outreach initiative under the National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information. The effort would give people clear, objective information and tools to plan for future long-term care needs.
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- Families and caregivers would get linguistically accessible materials, online planning tools for people with disabilities, and resources to evaluate financial, housing, and caregiving options.
- Working-age adults and people with disabilities would receive education on long-term care risks and options, including home- and community-based services, with targeted outreach to low- to middle-income people at higher risk of financing shortfalls.
- State and local agencies, employers, insurers, healthcare providers, nonprofits, and community leaders would be able to form partnerships with HHS and receive funding support to deliver community-based education.
- The bill would require an initial implementation plan with performance metrics within one year of enactment and annual reports tracking how many people are reached, changes in awareness, and evidence of increased planning behaviors.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
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New long-term care education program
If enacted, the bill would require HHS to run a national long-term care education program through the National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information. The program would target working-age adults, people with disabilities, older adults, family caregivers, and low- to middle-income people at risk of not affording care. It would use TV, radio, social media, community partners, and accessible online tools and materials. The Secretary would send an implementation plan to Congress within one year and yearly progress reports after that. Amounts appropriated under Older Americans Act section 411 would be available to pay for these activities, and the bill does not specify new dollar amounts; this could reduce funding available for other OAA services.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3]
NY • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4]
FL • R
Sponsored 5/15/2026
Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4]
IN • R
Sponsored 9/14/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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