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Introduced
04/13/2021
04/13/2021
In Committee
04/13/2021
04/13/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to make permanent the protections under Medicaid for recipients of home and community-based services against spousal impoverishment.
AI Summary
This bill aims to make permanent the protections under Medicaid for recipients of home and community-based services against spousal impoverishment. It amends the Social Security Act to expand the definition of individuals eligible for these protections, which previously applied only to certain individuals described in the Act. The bill also includes a conforming amendment to extend the protections beyond the previous expiration date of September 30, 2023. Additionally, it provides a rule of construction to clarify that states can apply income or resource disregards to individuals receiving home and community-based services, including their spouses, to prevent spousal impoverishment.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (11)
Bob Casey (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Sherrod Brown (D),
Catherine Cortez Masto (D),
Tammy Duckworth (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Tina Smith (D),
Debbie Stabenow (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 04/13/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/1099/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1099/BILLS-117s1099is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1099/BILLS-117s1099is.pdf.pdf |
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