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US HR6098

US HR6098
To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to allow States to expand income eligibility standards under the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes.


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Introduced
03/05/2020
In Committee
03/05/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to allow States to expand income eligibility standards under the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. This bill allows states to cover, under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), children whose family income exceeds the otherwise applicable income eligibility standards.

AI Summary

This bill allows states to cover, under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), children whose family income exceeds the otherwise applicable income eligibility standards. Specifically, the bill amends the Social Security Act to give states the option to expand CHIP income eligibility beyond the maximum level they had established as of the enactment of this legislation.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 03/05/2020)

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