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Ensuring Access to Medicaid Buy-in Programs Act
3/18/2025, 4:29 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1598
Bill 119 HR 1598, also known as the Medicaid Eligibility for Working Adults with Disabilities Act, aims to make changes to title XIX of the Social Security Act. The main goal of this bill is to remove age restrictions that currently limit Medicaid eligibility for working adults with disabilities.
Currently, Medicaid eligibility for individuals with disabilities is limited by age restrictions, which can prevent working adults with disabilities from accessing the necessary healthcare coverage they need. This bill seeks to address this issue by removing these age restrictions, allowing more working adults with disabilities to qualify for Medicaid coverage.
By removing these age restrictions, the bill aims to ensure that all working adults with disabilities have access to the healthcare coverage they need to support their health and well-being. This change could have a significant impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities, allowing them to access the care and support they need to live healthy and fulfilling lives. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1598 is an important piece of legislation that seeks to improve access to healthcare for working adults with disabilities by removing age restrictions on Medicaid eligibility. This change could have a positive impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities, ensuring that they have the support they need to thrive in their communities.
Currently, Medicaid eligibility for individuals with disabilities is limited by age restrictions, which can prevent working adults with disabilities from accessing the necessary healthcare coverage they need. This bill seeks to address this issue by removing these age restrictions, allowing more working adults with disabilities to qualify for Medicaid coverage.
By removing these age restrictions, the bill aims to ensure that all working adults with disabilities have access to the healthcare coverage they need to support their health and well-being. This change could have a significant impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities, allowing them to access the care and support they need to live healthy and fulfilling lives. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1598 is an important piece of legislation that seeks to improve access to healthcare for working adults with disabilities by removing age restrictions on Medicaid eligibility. This change could have a positive impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities, ensuring that they have the support they need to thrive in their communities.
Congressional Summary of HR 1598
Ensuring Access to Medicaid Buy-in Programs Act
This bill removes certain age limitations for the Medicaid buy-in program for disabled, working individuals.
Current law allows disabled, working individuals ages 16 to 64 whose income exceeds applicable income limits to buy into Medicaid at the option of the state. The bill allows those age 65 or over to also buy into Medicaid.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1598
Bill HR 1598 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 26, 2025. Bill HR 1598 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 26, 2025. Bill HR 1598's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of February 26, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1598
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
3Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1598
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1598
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove certain age restrictions on Medicaid eligibility for working adults with disabilities.
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove certain age restrictions on Medicaid eligibility for working adults with disabilities.
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