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Introduced
02/25/2019
02/25/2019
In Committee
02/26/2019
02/26/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove an institutional bias by making permanent the protection for recipients of home and community-based services against spousal impoverishment. This bill makes permanent certain provisions regarding Medicaid eligibility that protect against spousal impoverishment for recipients of home and community-based services. Under current law, these provisions expire on March 31, 2019.
AI Summary
This bill, the Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act, makes permanent certain Medicaid provisions that protect against spousal impoverishment for recipients of home and community-based services. Under current law, these provisions were set to expire on March 31, 2019, but this bill removes that expiration date, ensuring the protections remain in place permanently. This will help prevent the impoverishment of spouses of individuals receiving Medicaid-funded home and community-based services.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 02/26/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1343/all-info | 02/26/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1343/BILLS-116hr1343ih.pdf | 03/06/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1343/BILLS-116hr1343ih.pdf.pdf | 03/06/2019 |
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