Ensuring Medicaid Eligibility Act of 2025

Bill 119 hr 2445, also known as the "Medicaid Program Streamlining Prevention Act," aims to prevent the implementation of a rule titled "Medicaid Program; Streamlining the Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program, and Basic Health Program Application, Eligibility Determination, Enrollment, and Renewal Processes." This rule was proposed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and seeks to streamline the application, eligibility determination, enrollment, and renewal processes for Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and the Basic Health Program.

The bill seeks to halt the implementation of this rule, citing concerns about potential negative impacts on the Medicaid program and its beneficiaries. Supporters of the bill argue that the rule could lead to increased barriers to enrollment and eligibility for Medicaid and CHIP, ultimately limiting access to essential healthcare services for low-income individuals and families.

In addition to prohibiting the implementation of the rule, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to Medicaid and CHIP. These provisions are not specified in the summary provided. Overall, Bill 119 hr 2445 is a response to the proposed rule by CMS and aims to protect the Medicaid program and its beneficiaries from potential negative consequences. The bill is currently under consideration in the US Congress.