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HR 5979 112th Congress House

Medicaid Accountability and Care Act of 2012

Official title: To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to reform payment to States under the Medicaid program.

Introduced: June 20, 2012 Introduced by: Cassidy, Bill Republican · Louisiana See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 112th Congress (2011–2012) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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 Latest action June 20, 2012

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Medicaid Accountability and Care Act of 2012 - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to revise payments to states under the Medicaid program, including granting an option to receive Medicare payments for full-benefit dual eligible individuals (who are eligible for Medicare benefits under SSA title XVIII as well as Medicaid).

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5979: Medicaid Accountability and Care Act of 2012. 112th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-5979/
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"H.R. 5979: Medicaid Accountability and Care Act of 2012." 112th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-5979/.
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H.R. 5979, 112th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-5979/.
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