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US S5070

US S5070
Ensuring Access to Medicaid Buy-in Programs Act of 2024


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Introduced
09/17/2024
In Committee
09/17/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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

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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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