HOUSE 1343116th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act

Last Action: 2/26/2019

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2019-02-26Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2019-02-25Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2019-02-25Introduced in House
2019-02-25Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2019-02-25 (00)

Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act

This bill makes permanent certain provisions regarding Medicaid eligibility that protect against spousal impoverishment for recipients of home and community-based services. Under current law, these provisions expire on March 31, 2019.

Cosponsors (2)

FRED UPTON (R-MI)
ADAM SCHIFF (D-CA)

Subjects

Aging
Health care costs and insurance
Home and outpatient care
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Marriage and family status
Medicaid

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