To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to count portions of income from annuities of a community spouse as income available to institutionalized spouses for purposes of eligibility for medical assistance, and for other purposes.
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 3, 2017)
This bill amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to count as available income, for purposes of determining the Medicaid eligibility of an institutionalized individual, portions of certain annuity income made in the name of the individual's spouse.
The bill does not apply to annuity income from specified pensions and retirement accounts.
What just happenedFeb 7, 2017
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 13 .
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 3, 2017
- Feb 7, 2017Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 13 .
Health Subcommittee - Feb 7, 2017Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Health Subcommittee - Jan 25, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Jan 3, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jan 3, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 3, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House