House Bill 1166
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Medicaid Cost-Sharing Waiver Flexibility Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 16, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1166
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
Medicaid Cost-Sharing Waiver Flexibility Act of 2017
This bill amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to allow a state Medicaid program operating under a waiver to impose cost sharing or similar charges with respect to individuals who qualify for medical assistance for reasons other than being aged, blind, or disabled. Current law allows a program to impose such charges only if the waiver is for a demonstration project that meets specified requirements.
February 16, 2017
02/17/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
02/16/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
02/16/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:35:07 PM