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

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.

Congress
118

Number
HR - 8108

Introduced on
2024-04-23

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/24/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

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.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo 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.

Policy Areas
Health

Potential Impact
Community life and organization
Home and outpatient care
Medicaid
Military personnel and dependents
State and local government operations

Comments

APPROVED
RM
Reina Medlin
@mcclellands_cluny_highland86870
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 ...

Recent Activity

Latest Summary9/23/2024

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 ar...


Latest Action9/24/2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.