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H.R. 8110 118th Congress House

Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act of 2024

Official title: To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to make permanent the State option to extend protection against spousal impoverishment for recipients of home and community-based services under Medicaid.

Introduced: April 23, 2024 Introduced by: Debbie Dingell Democratic · Michigan See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) 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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Apr 26, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 23, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 23, 2024
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 26, 2024

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act of 2024

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, 2027.

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James, John
Michigan · Apr 23, 2024
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 8110: Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act of 2024. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-8110/
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"H.R. 8110: Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act of 2024." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-8110/.
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