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To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide greater State flexibility and innovation through Medicaid cost-sharing waivers.

USA115th CongressHR-1166| House 
| Updated: 2/17/2017
Billy Long

Billy Long

Republican Representative

Missouri

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Medicaid Cost-Sharing Waiver Flexibility Act of 2017 This bill amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to allow a state Medicaid program operating under a waiver to impose cost sharing or similar charges with respect to individuals who qualify for medical assistance for reasons other than being aged, blind, or disabled. Current law allows a program to impose such charges only if the waiver is for a demonstration project that meets specified requirements.
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Feb 16, 2017
Introduced in House
Feb 16, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 17, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • February 16, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • February 16, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 17, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

AgingDisability and paralysisHearing, speech, and vision careMedicaid

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide greater State flexibility and innovation through Medicaid cost-sharing waivers.

USA115th CongressHR-1166| House 
| Updated: 2/17/2017
Medicaid Cost-Sharing Waiver Flexibility Act of 2017 This bill amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to allow a state Medicaid program operating under a waiver to impose cost sharing or similar charges with respect to individuals who qualify for medical assistance for reasons other than being aged, blind, or disabled. Current law allows a program to impose such charges only if the waiver is for a demonstration project that meets specified requirements.
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Timeline
Feb 16, 2017
Introduced in House
Feb 16, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 17, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • February 16, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • February 16, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 17, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Billy Long

Billy Long

Republican Representative

Missouri

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AgingDisability and paralysisHearing, speech, and vision careMedicaid