Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act of 2022

Hozzl · 2022-12-30T04:18:56Z

Explore the details of House Bill 6698 Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act of 2022 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/30/2022, 4:18 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6698

Bill 117 hr 6698, also known as the Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act of 2022, aims to address issues related to Medicaid estate recovery. Medicaid estate recovery is a process by which states seek reimbursement for the costs of long-term care services provided to Medicaid beneficiaries after their death by placing liens on their property or seeking repayment from their estates.

The bill seeks to protect Medicaid beneficiaries from unfair estate recovery practices by prohibiting states from seeking recovery from the estates of deceased beneficiaries who are survived by a spouse, minor child, or disabled child. It also prohibits states from seeking recovery from the estates of deceased beneficiaries who received Medicaid benefits for home and community-based services.

Additionally, the bill requires states to provide notice to Medicaid beneficiaries about estate recovery and their rights to challenge recovery efforts. It also requires states to establish procedures for beneficiaries to request a waiver of estate recovery based on hardship or other circumstances. Overall, the Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act of 2022 aims to ensure that Medicaid beneficiaries are not unfairly burdened by estate recovery efforts and that they are provided with adequate protections and information regarding the process.

Congressional Summary of HR 6698

Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act of 2022

This bill prohibits state Medicaid programs from using estate recovery to recoup the costs of benefits. States must withdraw property liens within 90 days of the bill's enactment.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6698

Bill HR 6698 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 9, 2022. Bill HR 6698 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 9, 2022. Bill HR 6698's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of February 10, 2022

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6698

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6698

Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act of 2022

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to repeal the requirement that States establish a Medicaid Estate Recovery Program and to limit the circumstances in which a State may place a lien on a Medicaid beneficiary's property.