To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to allow States to provide for extended periods of continuous coverage under the Medicaid and CHIP programs for children, to provide a period of continuous eligibility under the Medicaid program for certain adults, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires option to provide continuous eligibility for certain individuals under Medicaid Section 1902(e) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C and creates data verification requirement for new waivers Section 1915 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. It relies on definition changes, compliance mandates, exemptions, and grants. The main policy areas are Healthcare Consumers, Criminal Justice, and Healthcare.
Who Benefits and How
Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens and Disaster response agencies and disaster-affected communities could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties and Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face increased risk.
Key Provisions
- Requires option to provide continuous eligibility for certain individuals under Medicaid Section 1902(e) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
- Creates data verification requirement for new waivers Section 1915 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires option to provide continuous eligibility for certain individuals under Medicaid Section 1902(e) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C and creates data verification requirement for new waivers Section 1915 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
Key Policy Areas
Healthcare Consumers, Criminal Justice, Healthcare
Primary Purpose
The bill requires option to provide continuous eligibility for certain individuals under Medicaid Section 1902(e) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C and creates data verification requirement for new waivers Section 1915 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
- Disaster response agencies and disaster-affected communities
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Neguse introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
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