Bill Sponsor
House Bill 1717
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 9, 2021
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Introduced
Mar 9, 2021
Latest Action
Mar 10, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
1717
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.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Michigan
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act of 2021

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 September 30, 2023.

Text (1)
March 9, 2021
Actions (3)
03/10/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
03/09/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
03/09/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 7:58:48 PM