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Medicaid Saves Lives Act

12/30/2022, 1:47 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4595

Bill 117 hr 4595, also known as the Medicaid Saves Lives Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to strengthen and protect the Medicaid program, which provides healthcare coverage to low-income individuals and families.

One of the key provisions of the Medicaid Saves Lives Act is to ensure that states are not able to impose work requirements on Medicaid recipients. This means that individuals who are eligible for Medicaid will not be required to work in order to receive benefits. This provision is aimed at ensuring that the most vulnerable members of society have access to the healthcare they need, regardless of their employment status.

Additionally, the bill seeks to expand Medicaid coverage to more individuals by increasing the income eligibility threshold. This means that more low-income individuals and families will be able to qualify for Medicaid benefits, ensuring that they have access to essential healthcare services. Overall, the Medicaid Saves Lives Act is focused on protecting and expanding the Medicaid program in order to ensure that all Americans have access to quality healthcare. By removing work requirements and expanding eligibility, this bill aims to improve the health and well-being of millions of individuals and families across the country.

Congressional Summary of HR 4595

Medicaid Saves Lives Act

This bill requires and provides funds for the Department of Health and Human Services to establish a program that provides health benefits to the Medicaid expansion population in states that have not expanded Medicaid.

Specifically, the program must provide coverage for individuals who are newly eligible for Medicaid under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (i.e., the Medicaid expansion population) without premiums and in accordance with Medicaid cost-sharing and other requirements.

The bill also extends and increases the temporarily enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) for states that elect to participate in Medicaid expansion if they have not already done so.

Current Status of Bill HR 4595

Bill HR 4595 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 21, 2021. Bill HR 4595 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 21, 2021.  Bill HR 4595's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of July 22, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4595

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
72
Democrat Cosponsors
72
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4595

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Health care coverage and access
- Health programs administration and funding
- Medicaid
- State and local finance
- State and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4595

Medicaid Saves Lives Act
To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a program to provide health care coverage to low-income adults in States that have not expanded Medicaid.
Medicaid Saves Lives Act

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