Protection against bureaucratic coverage denials

(a) In general Section 1311(c)(6) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. 18031(c)(6)) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (C), by striking; and and inserting a semicolon; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (E) special enrollment periods for any individual denied the advance payment for which the individual applies for one or more months pending the verification prescribed by section 36B(c)(5)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, to permit enrollment of any such individual following such verification; and. (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2028.