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Introduced
06/21/2017
06/21/2017
In Committee
06/23/2017
06/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Covering our FAS Allies Act This bill amends the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to permit Medicaid coverage for citizens of the Freely Associated States (the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau) lawfully residing in the United States under the Compacts of Free Association.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to permit Medicaid coverage for citizens of the Freely Associated States (the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau) who are lawfully residing in the United States under the Compacts of Free Association. It also exempts these individuals from the 5-year limited eligibility for Medicaid and defines them as "qualified aliens" for Medicaid purposes. The amendments made by this bill will apply to benefits for items and services furnished on or after the date of the bill's enactment.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (9)
Colleen Hanabusa (D)*,
Madeleine Bordallo (D),
Robert Brady (D),
Keith Ellison (D),
Tulsi Gabbard (D),
Raúl Grijalva (D),
Michelle Lujan Grisham (D),
Kilili Sablan (D),
Norma Torres (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 06/23/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/2982/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr2982/BILLS-115hr2982ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr2982/BILLS-115hr2982ih.pdf.pdf |
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