Communities Building Access Act

The Communities Building Access Act (H.R. 5171) aims to expand healthcare access for uninsured workers and self-employed individuals through community-based demonstration projects. The bill would provide federal grants to create cost-sharing health coverage plans for employees of small businesses that have not offered benefits in the past year, as well as for individuals who have been without insurance for at least 12 months. Additionally, the legislation supports the formation of volunteer networks where medical specialists provide free or low-cost care to those in need.