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Introduced
04/06/2017
04/06/2017
In Committee
04/06/2017
04/06/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
At-Risk Youth Medicaid Protection Act of 2017 This bill amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to specify that a state Medicaid program may not terminate a juvenile's medical assistance enrollment because the juvenile is incarcerated. A state may suspend enrollment while the juvenile is an inmate, but must restore enrollment upon release without requiring a new application or any other action unless the individual no longer meets the eligibility requirements for medical assistance. A state must process an application submitted by, or on behalf of, an incarcerated juvenile, notwithstanding that the juvenile is an inmate. A "juvenile" is an individual who: (1) is under 21 years of age; or (2) has aged out of the state's foster care system, was enrolled in the state plan while in foster care, and is under 26 years of age.
AI Summary
This bill, the At-Risk Youth Medicaid Protection Act of 2017, amends the Medicaid program to prohibit states from terminating a juvenile's Medicaid enrollment solely because the juvenile is incarcerated. States may suspend enrollment during incarceration but must restore it immediately upon release without requiring a new application, unless the individual no longer meets eligibility requirements. The bill defines a "juvenile" as an individual under 21 years old or who has aged out of the state's foster care system and is under 26 years old. It also requires states to process Medicaid applications submitted by or on behalf of incarcerated juveniles. The amendments made by this bill will apply to juveniles who become incarcerated one year after the bill's enactment, with a provision allowing additional time for states that require legislative changes to comply.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 04/06/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/874/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s874/BILLS-115s874is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s874/BILLS-115s874is.pdf.pdf |
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