Bill116th CongressFiled Feb 25, 2019Health
H.R. 1343
Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 25, 2019)
Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act
This bill makes permanent certain provisions regarding Medicaid eligibility that protect against spousal impoverishment for recipients of home and community-based services. Under current law, these provisions expire on March 31, 2019.
What just happenedFeb 26, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-12](D-MI)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseFeb 25, 2019
- Feb 26, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House
- Feb 25, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House