Bridge to Medicaid Act of 2025

The Bridge to Medicaid Act of 2025 would address health insurance coverage gaps for low-income individuals living in the 10 states that have not expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. These states—Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin, and Wyoming—have left a coverage gap where some low-income adults earn too much to qualify for traditional Medicaid but too little to afford marketplace insurance. This bill would work to ensure these individuals have access to affordable health insurance options.

The bill is currently referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Ways and Means for consideration. As with all legislation, it would need to pass both chambers of Congress and receive presidential approval to become law. The bill faces significant procedural hurdles in the current legislative environment.