Bill116th CongressFiled Jan 15, 2019Health
S. 131
Protect Medicaid Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 15, 2019)
Protect Medicaid Act
This bill prohibits federal payment under Medicaid for the administrative costs of providing health benefits to noncitizens who are ineligible for Medicaid based on their immigration status. The Department of Health and Human Services must report on specified information regarding states that provide health benefits to such individuals.
What just happenedJan 15, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA](R-LA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateJan 15, 2019
- Jan 15, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - Jan 15, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate