House Bill 1343
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 25, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1343
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
February 25, 2019
02/26/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
02/25/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
02/25/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 4:32:53 PM