Health DATA Act of 2026 Health Data Access, Transparency, and...
To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to ensure plan fiduciaries have access to de-identified information relating to health claims, and for other purposes.
The Health Data Access, Transparency, and Affordability Act of 2026 aims to update the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. Specifically, it seeks to ensure that plan fiduciaries, those who manage retirement funds, have access to de-identified health claims information. This data is intended to help them make better decisions regarding health benefits and costs for employees.
This bill affects plan fiduciaries and employers who offer health benefits through retirement plans. By providing them with more health data, it could lead to more cost-effective and efficient health benefits for employees. However, it also raises privacy concerns about how health data is handled and shared.
As of September 15, 2026, the bill has been reported (amended) by the House Committee on Education and Workforce and placed on the Union Calendar. This means it is awaiting further action in the House. The next steps will involve more debate and potential amendments before any vote can take place.
