Bill > HR4209

This bill aims to modify the Social Security Act's Medicaid (Medical Assistance) and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) eligibility requirements by restricting federal financial participation for individuals who cannot verify their citizenship, nationality, or immigration status. Specifically, the bill, titled the "No Medicaid for Illegals Act," would prohibit states from receiving federal funding for medical assistance provided to individuals who have not confirmed their legal status within a specified timeframe. The bill gives states an optional ability to continue providing medical assistance during a "reasonable opportunity period" for individuals to submit documentation, but federal funds would only be available if citizenship or immigration status is verified by the end of that period. The changes would apply to both Medicaid and CHIP, effectively creating stricter documentation requirements for immigrants seeking healthcare assistance. The bill modifies several sections of existing law to implement these restrictions, including how states can verify an individual's status and the conditions under which medical assistance can be provided. The amendments would take effect immediately upon the act's enactment, potentially impacting healthcare access for immigrants who cannot quickly provide the required documentation.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4209/all-info