Isaiah Baker and Margie Harris-Austin Act

House Bill 5443 - Isaiah Baker and Margie Harris-Austin Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 5443 Isaiah Baker and Margie Harris-Austin Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/28/2022, 1:45 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5443

Isaiah Baker and Margie Harris-Austin Act

This bill allows state Medicaid programs to cover certain home- and community-based services, self-directed personal assistance services, and home- and community-based attendant services that are provided in acute care hospitals. The bill specifies, among other criteria, that such services may not be duplicative of, or serve as a substitute for, necessary or obligatory hospital services.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5443

Bill HR 5443 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 16, 2019. Bill HR 5443 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on December 16, 2019. Bill HR 5443's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 17, 2019

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5443

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5443

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Aging

- Disability and paralysis

- Health care costs and insurance

- Health personnel

- Home and outpatient care

- Hospital care

- State and local finance

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5443

Isaiah Baker and Margie Harris-Austin Act

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to clarify that the provision of home and community-based services is not prohibited in an acute care hospital, and for other purposes.

Isaiah Baker and Margie Harris-Austin Act