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Introduced
09/17/2024
09/17/2024
In Committee
09/17/2024
09/17/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove certain age restrictions on Medicaid eligibility for working adults with disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill, the Ensuring Access to Medicaid Buy-in Programs Act of 2024, aims to amend the Social Security Act to remove certain age restrictions on Medicaid eligibility for working adults with disabilities. Specifically, it proposes to remove the requirement that individuals be "less than 65 years of age" to qualify for Medicaid buy-in programs, which allow people with disabilities to purchase Medicaid coverage while they are employed. This change would expand access to Medicaid for working adults with disabilities, regardless of their age.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 09/17/2024)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Disability Discrimination and Rights
Health
- ‐ Health Insurance Reform
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/5070/all-info | 09/18/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s5070/BILLS-118s5070is.pdf | 09/25/2024 |
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