House Bill 955
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 8, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
955
Congress
117
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
Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021
This bill allows Medicaid payment for medical services furnished to an incarcerated individual during the 30-day period preceding the individual's release. The Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Payment and Access Commission must report on specified information relating to the accessibility and quality of health care for incarcerated individuals, including the impact of the bill's changes.
February 8, 2021
02/09/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
02/08/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
02/08/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 7:58:48 PM