Many healthcare programs are extended for specific time periods, some as short as one or two years, others as long as 10. These “extenders” are usually attached to a larger piece of must-pass legislation. Additionally, while traditional authorizations for some of these programs expire, funding can often continue via the regular appropriations process. On February 3, 2026, Congress finalized, and President Trump signed, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (CAA, 2026), a comprehensive fiscal year (FY) 2026 appropriations package that includes appropriations for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), addresses expiring healthcare programs, and includes other health policy priorities.
The chart below tracks healthcare programs that require congressional action between now and 2030 and highlights recent congressional action on each.
UPDATED FEBRUARY 12, 2026.
