House Bill 5429
116th Congress(2019-2020)
SENIOR CARE Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 13, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5429
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 and Empowering the Nation to Improve Outcomes that Reaffirm Careers, Activities, and Recreation for the Elderly Act or the SENIOR CARE Act
This bill expands eligibility for the Medicaid Ticket to Work Program to include individuals who are 65 years of age or older. (Under the current program, states may establish a Medicaid buy-in option for working individuals with disabilities whose income exceeds the customary limits and who are between the ages of 16 and 64.)
December 13, 2019
12/16/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
12/13/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
12/13/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Oct 28, 2022 1:45:57 AM