What does Preamble of Health Data Access, Transparency, and Affordability Act of 2026 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. The stated purpose is to ensure plan fiduciaries have access to de-identified information relating to health claims. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on June 9, 2026, by Mr. Onder and referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Health Data Access, Transparency, and Affordability Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Health Data Access, Transparency, and Affordability Act of 2026.

What does INCREASING GROUP HEALTH PLAN ACCESS TO HEALTH DATA. of Health Data Access, Transparency, and Affordability Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to increase group health plans' access to health data. It defines 'network service provider' to include entities providing services to group health plans, excluding health care providers solely in their capacity as providers. It requires contracts between group health plans and network service providers to allow access to claims and encounter information, documentation, and pricing terms within 15 days. It prohibits limiting the amount of data accessible or restricting audits of claims and payment arrangements. It establishes civil penalties of up to $10,000 per day for violations of these access requirements. It voids provisions in contracts that delay or limit access to claims data. It prohibits indemnification of service providers for civil penalties related to these violations. It requires group health plans or health insurance issuers to annually attest to compliance with these data access requirements. The amendments apply to plans beginning with the first plan year that begins on or after the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.

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Health Data Access, Transparency, and Affordability Act of 2026

Last updated: 6/25/2026 · Introduced: 6/9/2026

Author: Robert Onder (R-MO)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends ERISA to require group health plans to receive claims data, documentation, and pricing terms from network service providers within 15 days.
The legislation prohibits group health plans from limiting the amount of accessible data or restricting audits of claims and payment arrangements.
Group health plans and health insurance issuers must annually attest to compliance with these data access requirements, with potential civil penalties for violations.

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