HR 2396
105th Congress
House
Health
Counseling
Crime and Law Enforcement
Fines (Penalties)
Medicaid
Medicaid fraud
Sentences (Criminal procedure)
Social Welfare
Welfare eligibility
To amend section 1128B of the Social Security Act to repeal the criminal penalty for counseling or assisting an individual to dispose of assets in order to become eligible for Medicaid benefits.
Introduced: September 4, 1997
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 19, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Sep 4, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Sep 4, 1997
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Amends title XI of the Social Security Act to repeal the criminal penalty for counseling or assisting an individual regarding disposition of assets in order to become eligible for Medicaid benefits.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Committees of jurisdiction
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