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HOUSE 1717117th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act of 2021

Last Action
3/10/2021

Actions

  • 2021-03-10Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • 2021-03-09Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • 2021-03-09Introduced in House
  • 2021-03-09Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2021-03-09 (00)

Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act of 2021

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 September 30, 2023.

Cosponsors (1)

  • Debbie Dingell (D-MI)

Subjects

  • Home and outpatient care
  • Marriage and family status
  • Medicaid
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