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House bill · H.R. 1598 (119th Congress)

Ensuring Access to Medicaid Buy-in Programs Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Feb 26, 2025

Sponsor: Juan Ciscomani (U.S. Representative, AZ-6, Republican)

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Summary

Ensuring Access to Medicaid Buy-in Programs Act This bill removes certain age limitations for the Medicaid buy-in program for disabled, working individuals. Current law allows disabled, working individuals ages 16 to 64 whose income exceeds applicable income limits to buy into Medicaid at the option of the state. The bill allows those age 65 or over to also buy into Medicaid.

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  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

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House Committee on Energy and Commerce · U.S. House of Representatives

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Full history

  1. Feb 26, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  2. Feb 26, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  3. Feb 26, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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