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Protecting Married Seniors From Impoverishment Act

1/11/2023, 1:49 PM

Congressional Summary of S 1099

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.

Current Status of Bill S 1099

Bill S 1099 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 13, 2021. Bill S 1099 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on April 13, 2021.  Bill S 1099's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of April 13, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1099

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
10
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1099

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Home and outpatient care
- Marriage and family status
- Medicaid

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1099

Protecting Married Seniors From Impoverishment Act
A 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.
Protecting Married Seniors From Impoverishment Act

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