To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to add a Medicaid State plan requirement with respect to the determination of residency of certain individuals serving in the Armed Forces.

10/9/2024, 5:25 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8108

The bill "To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to add a Medicaid State plan requirement with respect to the determination of residency of certain individuals serving in the Armed Forces" was introduced in the 118th Congress on April 23, 2024. The bill, designated as H.R. 8108, aims to address Medicaid State plan requirements specifically related to the residency determination of certain individuals in the Armed Forces. For further details and the full text of the bill, refer to the official PDF version available at https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr8108/BILLS-118hr8108ih.pdf.

Congressional Summary of HR 8108

This bill requires a state Medicaid program to retain coverage for active-duty members of the Armed Forces and their dependents who are receiving home- and community-based services or their placement on a waitlist for such services even if they are temporarily relocated to another state. The requirement applies beginning in 2028.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8108

Bill HR 8108 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since September 24, 2024. Bill HR 8108 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 23, 2024. Bill HR 8108's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of September 24, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8108

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8108

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Community life and organization

- Home and outpatient care

- Medicaid

- Military personnel and dependents

- State and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8108

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to add a Medicaid State plan requirement with respect to the determination of residency of certain individuals serving in the Armed Forces.

Comments

Reina Medlin

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1 year ago

I think this bill is good because it helps our military folks get the healthcare they need no matter where they are stationed. It's important for them to have access to Medicaid even if they move around a lot. This bill will make sure they can still get the care they deserve.