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Bill115th CongressFiled Oct 10, 2017Health
H.R. 4005

Medicaid Reentry Act

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Jun 19, 2018)

Medicaid Reentry Act

(Sec. 2) This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to convene a stakeholder workgroup in order to develop best practices for states to: (1) ease the health care transition of inmates released from public institutions (such as by ensuring continuity of health insurance or Medicaid coverage), and (2) implement transitional measures within 30 days of an inmate's release. The CMS must also issue a letter to states outlining opportunities for Medicaid demonstration waivers based on identified best practices.

What just happenedJun 20, 2018

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20](D-NY)Sponsor
3 cosponsors3 R
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  1. Jun 20, 2018IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

    Finance Committee
  2. Jun 19, 2018FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  3. Jun 19, 2018FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. Jun 19, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5233)

  5. Jun 19, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5233)

  6. Jun 19, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4005.

  7. Jun 19, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5233-5234)

  8. Jun 19, 2018FloorH30300

    Mr. Walden moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  9. Jun 12, 2018CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 568.

  10. Jun 12, 2018CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-733.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  11. Jun 12, 2018Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-733.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  12. May 17, 2018Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  13. May 17, 2018Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  14. Apr 25, 2018Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Health Subcommittee
  15. Oct 13, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  16. Oct 10, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  17. Oct 10, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  18. Oct 10, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedJun 19, 201836

Medicaid Reentry Act

(Sec. 2) This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to convene a stakeholder workgroup in order to develop best practices for states to: (1) ease the health care transition of inmates released from public institutions (such as by ensuring continuity of health insurance or Medicaid coverage), and (2) implement transitional measures within 30 days of an inmate's release. The CMS must also issue a letter to states outlining opportunities for Medicaid demonstration waivers based on identified best practices.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Jun 12, 201817

Medicaid Reentry Act

This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to convene a stakeholder workgroup in order to develop best practices for states to: (1) ease the health care transition of inmates released from public institutions (such as by ensuring continuity of health insurance or Medicaid coverage), and (2) implement transitional measures within 30 days of an inmate's release. The CMS must also issue a letter to states outlining opportunities for Medicaid demonstration waivers based on identified best practices.

Introduced in HouseOct 10, 2017

Medicaid Reentry Act

This bill amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to allow Medicaid payment for medical services furnished to an incarcerated individual during the 30-day period preceding the individual's release.

Medicaid Reentry Act — Informed