EO 14282 Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 3836

119th Congress

EO 14282 Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 9, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Dan Crenshaw

Representative

Republican

TX-2

Cosponsors

4

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

The Medicaid Primary Care Improvement Act would allow state Medicaid programs to contract with primary care providers directly, instead of going through insurance companies. This would give Medicaid recipients more options for getting basic medical care.

Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

SponsorDan Crenshaw (R-TX)

Introduced6/9/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

ChamberHouse

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EO 14282 Act of 2025

The Medicaid Primary Care Improvement Act would allow state Medicaid programs to contract with primary care providers directly, instead of going through insurance companies. This would give Medicaid recipients more options for getting basic medical care.

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The Medicaid Primary Care Improvement Act would allow state Medicaid programs to contract with primary care providers directly, instead of going through insurance companies. This would give Medicaid recipients more options for getting basic medical care.

Bill Number: 3836
Sponsor: Dan Crenshaw (R-TX)
Introduced: 6/9/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Policy Area: Health

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Fact Sheet

Title: EO 14282 Act of 2025
Bill Number: 3836
Sponsor: Dan Crenshaw (R-TX)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced: 6/9/2025
Summary: The Medicaid Primary Care Improvement Act would allow state Medicaid programs to contract with primary care providers directly, instead of going through insurance companies. This would give Medicaid recipients more options for getting basic medical care.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Medicaid Primary Care Improvement Act would allow state Medicaid programs to contract with primary care providers directly, instead of going through insurance companies. This would give Medicaid recipients more options for getting basic medical care.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Medicaid Primary Care Improvement Act This bill specifies that state Medicaid programs are authorized to provide primary care services through direct primary care arrangements (i.e., arrangements in which primary care providers receive a fixed periodic fee for their services). The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must (1) issue guidance on how state Medicaid programs may implement direct primary care arrangements, and (2) report on the extent to which state Medicaid programs contract with independent providers and on the quality and cost of care under direct primary care arrangements that are offered through Medicaid managed care organizations.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Authorizes state Medicaid programs to offer direct primary care arrangements, where patients pay a fixed fee directly to their doctor instead of using insurance
Requires federal guidance on how states can implement these direct primary care options within Medicaid
Mandates a report on the quality and cost of care under these direct primary care arrangements in Medicaid managed care

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would primarily impact lower-income Americans who rely on Medicaid for their health coverage. It could give them more control over choosing their primary care provider and potentially reduce their out-of-pocket costs for basic medical services.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Related Subjects

Congressional oversight

Health care costs and insurance

Medicaid

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3836, 119th Congress (2025). "EO 14282 Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3836

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