Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 1099
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Protecting Married Seniors From Impoverishment Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Apr 13, 2021
Overview
Text
Introduced
Apr 13, 2021
Latest Action
Apr 13, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
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
1099
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
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate 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 September 30, 2023.

Text (1)
April 13, 2021
Actions (2)
04/13/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
04/13/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:49:22 PM