House Bill 3953
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Supporting Positive Outcomes After Release Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 24, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3953
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
Supporting Positive Outcomes After Release Act
This bill expands certain requirements relating to the eligibility of inmates of public institutions for Medicaid.
Currently, state Medicaid programs (1) may suspend, but not terminate, a juvenile's Medicaid eligibility while the juvenile is an inmate; and (2) must restore coverage or determine a juvenile's eligibility, as applicable, upon the juvenile's release. The bill extends these provisions to all inmates of public institutions, regardless of age.
July 24, 2019
07/25/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
07/24/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
07/24/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:50:25 PM