Protecting Married Seniors From Impoverishment Act

Hozzl · 2023-01-11T13:49:22Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 1099 Protecting Married Seniors From Impoverishment Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:49 PM

Congress

117

Number

S - 1099

Introduced on

2021-04-13

# Amendments

Variations and Revisions

4/13/2021

Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Bill Update Alert:

Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act of 2021

Bill Update Alert:

Better Care Better Jobs Act

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced

Introduced to House

House to Vote

Introduced to Senate

Senate to Vote

Purpose and 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.

Alternative Names

Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to make permanent the protections under Medicaid for recipients of home and community-based services against spousal impoverishment.

Policy Areas

Health

Potential Impact

Home and outpatient care•

Marriage and family status•

Medicaid

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