119th Congress

H.R. 1598

Ensuring Access to Medicaid Buy-in Programs Act

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Sponsor: Juan Ciscomani(R-AZ)
Introduced: Feb 26, 2025
Policy area: Health
Committees: House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Official text: Introduced in House · Congress.gov page

Cosponsors (1)

Original cosponsors (1)

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA)

Summary

Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version

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.

Roll-call votes

No recorded votes on this bill.

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Feb 26, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 26, 2025
Introduced in House