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A bill 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.

12/4/2024, 11:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 5417

Bill 118 s 5417, also known as the "Medicaid State Plan Residency Requirement for Armed Forces Members Act," aims to make changes to title XIX of the Social Security Act in order to address the residency determination of certain individuals serving in the Armed Forces.

The bill proposes to add a new requirement to the Medicaid State plan, which would specifically address how residency is determined for members of the Armed Forces. This is important because members of the military often move frequently due to their service obligations, which can complicate their eligibility for Medicaid benefits in certain states.

By establishing a clear residency requirement for military members within the Medicaid State plan, this bill seeks to ensure that these individuals are able to access the healthcare benefits they need, regardless of where they are stationed or where they may have previously resided. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 s 5417 is to streamline the process for determining residency for military members seeking Medicaid benefits, ultimately making it easier for them to access the healthcare services they require.

Congressional Summary of S 5417

Care for Military Kids Act

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.

Current Status of Bill S 5417

Bill S 5417 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 3, 2024. Bill S 5417 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 3, 2024.  Bill S 5417's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of December 3, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5417

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5417

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5417

A bill 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.
A bill 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.

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