House Bill 3891
115th Congress(2017-2018)
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of State Medicaid fraud and abuse control units to investigate and prosecute cases of Medicaid patient abuse and neglect in any setting, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 28, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3891
Congress
115
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
This bill allows state Medicaid fraud control units to investigate complaints of patient abuse or neglect in additional settings. Specifically, the bill allows a unit to review complaints regarding Medicaid patients who are in noninstitutional or other settings. Currently, such units may review complaints regarding patients who are in Medicaid-funded health care facilities or certain board-and-care facilities.
September 28, 2017
09/13/2018
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
09/13/2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
09/07/2018
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
09/07/2018
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
09/29/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
09/28/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
09/28/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:38:38 PM