6 Changes to National Health Policy to Watch in 2026

Major national health policy changes set in motion last year are expected to significantly affect public health in 2026, with implications for coverage, affordability, workforce, and immunization policy. Expiring ACA premium subsidies could increase costs or lead to coverage losses for millions, while incentives for new state Medicaid expansions are ending.

New rules remove caps on ACA tax credit repayment and narrow eligibility for noncitizens. Federal loan caps for medical students may affect the future health workforce. Meanwhile, federal agencies are preparing additional reviews of vaccine recommendations, including potential changes to the childhood immunization schedule. Read more from US News here.