Bill > S1855

This bill amends the Social Security Act to establish new Medicaid state plan requirements for military families who relocate to a different state. Specifically, the bill ensures that active duty military members, recent veterans, and their dependents who relocate are automatically considered residents of their new state for Medicaid eligibility purposes, unless they choose otherwise. The bill also protects individuals who were receiving or waiting for home and community-based services at the time of relocation, guaranteeing they remain on waiting lists and can continue receiving services. An "active duty relocated individual" is defined as a military service member or dependent who moves to a new state due to military orders or within 12 months of leaving active duty. The legislation provides $1 million annually through 2030 to help implement these changes and allows states a reasonable transition period to update their Medicaid plans. By addressing potential coverage gaps for military families, the bill aims to reduce disruptions in healthcare services when service members are reassigned or retire and must move to a new state.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1855/all-info