Health Investment Zones Act of 2026

This bill would have the Secretary of Health and Human Services designate Health Investment Zones within 2 years, based on applications from community nonprofits or local government agencies working with health providers. Eligible areas must show health disparities, such as low income, lower life expectancy, or a shortage of health professionals. Workers whose main job is in a zone and who promote health care access could get a federal tax credit of 30 percent of their wages, and employers could claim a hiring credit. The bill would also allow grants to zone applicants, create a student loan repayment program for health practitioners serving in zones, and add extra Medicare Part B payments for services provided in zones. Designations would last until 10 years after the first zone is named.

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• Alex Padilla Democrat sponsor
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