Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act

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Bill Number

HR 7149

Introduced

Nov 16, 2018

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Topics

Aging Health Health care costs and insurance Home and outpatient care Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care Marriage and family status Medicaid

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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 December 31, 2018.

Actions

Nov 16, 2018

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nov 16, 2018

Introduced in House

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