S. 5179 is a bill introduced in the United States Senate that aims to change how funding is provided for training programs for direct support workers under Medicaid. The bill proposes that for quarters starting January 1, 2025, states will receive 75% federal matching...

The UNDERSTAND Act (S. 5182) aims to enhance the collection of data regarding social factors impacting the health of people receiving Medicaid and CHIP benefits. It requires the development of a standardized way to gather information on these social determinants through...

H. R. 8108 proposes changes to the Social Security Act to help military families with Medicaid coverage. The bill requires states to treat military members and their families who move to different states due to service as temporarily absent for Medicaid eligibility, ensuring they remain on...

H.R. 8244, titled the “Ensuring Seniors’ Access to Quality Care Act,” proposes amendments to the Social Security Act to secure proper approval processes for skilled nursing and nursing facility aide training programs under Medicare and Medicaid. The bill, sponsored by Mr....

S. 4304, also known as the “Mamas First Act,” proposes amendments to the Social Security Act to cover services provided by doulas and midwives through the Medicaid program. The bill aims to address high maternal mortality rates in the U.S. by ensuring these services are...

S. 5346 aims to amend the Social Security Act to ensure that states receive a minimum Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) allotment each year. Starting in 2025, states will be guaranteed at least $20 million per year for providing care to a high number of Medicaid...

The bill S. 5097, titled the "Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act," aims to modify title XIX of the Social Security Act. It proposes the establishment of a demonstration project allowing state Medicaid programs to develop health homes specifically for individuals with...

H. R. 8113 aims to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve transparency in Medicaid payments. It requires states to report specific information about payments known as "directed payments," which include how these payments are calculated, distributed, and their...

S. 3993 proposes that the Bureau of Prisons must provide a photo identification release card to U.S. citizens who are released from federal custody. This card, valid for at least 18 months, would help former prisoners access state-issued identification and federal programs,...

H.R. 2872 is a bill titled "Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024," which makes continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. It extends funding for various programs related to health services, education, and government...

S. J. RES. 91 is a joint resolution introduced in the United States Senate that seeks congressional disapproval of a rule made by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This rule concerns the establishment of minimum staffing standards for long-term care facilities...

H.R. 8869 is a proposed law that aims to amend the Social Security Act to ensure that states receiving federal Medicaid funding do not prohibit in vitro fertilization (IVF) services. The bill emphasizes that IVF has been a successful method for achieving pregnancies and...

H.R. 7432, also known as the “Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act,” aims to allow State Medicaid programs to offer comprehensive and coordinated care to individuals with sickle cell disease through a health home model. The bill proposes to amend section 1945 of the...

The bill, S. 3892, seeks to amend parts of the Social Security Act to improve access to community health workers under Medicare and Medicaid. It proposes Medicare coverage for "community health services" starting in 2025, which include a range of preventive services and efforts to address...

H.R. 6892, also known as the “Medical Nutrition Equity Act of 2023,” aims to ensure coverage for medically necessary foods, vitamins, and amino acids essential for treating digestive and inherited metabolic disorders. The bill mandates that federal health programs, private...

H. R. 9805, also known as the “Access to Claims Data Act,” is a bill introduced in the United States House of Representatives. It aims to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create a process by January 1, 2025, that would expand access to claims data from...

H.R. 8106 seeks to amend the Social Security Act to make home and community-based services under Medicaid more transparent and accessible. It requires states to provide detailed information on available services, manage waiting lists effectively, and publicly share data from...

H. R. 2666, known as the "Medicaid VBPs for Patients Act" or "MVP Act," aims to modify the Social Security Act to incorporate value-based purchasing arrangements into the Medicaid program. These arrangements allow multiple pricing points for drugs based on their...

The bill S. 5203, titled the “Maternal and Infant Syphilis Prevention Act,” seeks to address the increase in syphilis cases, particularly congenital syphilis affecting newborns. It mandates that the Secretary of Health and Human Services issue guidance on best practices for...

H.R. 4758, titled the "Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act," aims to simplify the process for certain healthcare providers to enroll in Medicaid so they can treat children with complex medical conditions across state lines. The bill amends the Social Security Act to ensure...

H.R. 8327 is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives that aims to change the way Medicaid funding is handled in U.S. territories. The bill proposes a system to redistribute any unused Medicaid funding caps from one territory to another that faces a shortfall in...

H.R. 9417, titled the “Early Access to Screening Act,” aims to ensure that women in the United States over 29 years old can receive annual mammography screenings at no cost, beginning January 1, 2025. The bill proposes amendments to the Social Security Act to include no-cost...

H.R. 8110 proposes to amend the Social Security Act to make permanent a policy that helps protect spouses from losing their financial stability if their partner receives home and community-based services through Medicaid. The bill ensures these protections continue by...

H.R. 485, known as the "Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2023," aims to amend the Social Security Act to prevent the use of quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) and similar metrics in determining healthcare coverage and payment under federal programs. This bill prohibits federal...

H.R. 8697, known as the "Guaranteed Additional Income for Families in Need Act of 2024" or the "GAIN Act of 2024," proposes a five-year demonstration project by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The project would study how giving a guaranteed monthly income of at...

H.R. 7605, known as the SENIOR Act of 2024, addresses the growing issue of long-term care for elderly Americans. It proposes new programs and expands existing ones to strengthen the workforce that provides care for seniors. Additionally, it introduces a financial aid program...

H.R. 9422, known as the "Recovery Act," proposes amendments to the Social Security Act to allow states to provide medical assistance to certain individuals in mental health institutions. Beginning in 2025, states can apply for a plan amendment to offer this support specifically for those with...

H. R. 9688, also known as the "Keep Kids Covered Act," aims to ensure continuous eligibility for children under the Medicaid program and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The bill proposes that deemed newborns be eligible for coverage until they reach 6 years...

H.R. 7397 seeks to amend the Social Security Act to define what constitutes an "essential health system." According to the bill, an essential health system is defined as a non-Federal governmental or private nonprofit hospital that meets certain criteria related to Medicaid...

S. 4078 is a bill proposed in the Senate on April 9, 2024, aiming to improve access to specialty health services for some Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. It mandates the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test a new model using digital technologies to deliver...

H.R. 9049 seeks to amend the Social Security Act to allow states an option to offer coordinated care for high-risk pregnant women through a "pregnancy medical home." This initiative targets pregnant and postpartum women who are eligible for medical assistance under state...

H.R. 8574 aims to reform the 340B drug pricing program, which provides discounted medications to healthcare providers serving low-income communities. The bill introduces new rules and requirements for hospitals and pharmacies to participate in the program, ensuring accountability and...

H. R. 3836 aims to allow states to use direct primary care arrangements for Medicaid services. It clarifies that states can provide medical assistance through agreements where patients receive primary care for a fixed periodic fee. The Secretary of Health and Human Services...

H.R. 9138, known as the “ADAPT Act,” aims to expand psychological and behavioral health services for Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP beneficiaries. It allows reimbursement for services provided by supervised psychology trainees, such as doctoral interns and postdoctoral...

H.R. 10172 seeks to change the Social Security Act to stop Medicaid from paying for conversion therapy. The bill defines conversion therapy as practices aimed at changing a person's sexual orientation or gender identity in exchange for money. It clarifies that assisting someone in...

H.R. 10058 aims to amend the Social Security Act to ensure that individuals with breast or cervical cancer are covered under the Medicaid program. The bill includes provisions to extend Medicaid coverage to these patients and ensures their eligibility for necessary...

H. R. 8114 aims to stop the Secretary of Health and Human Services from finalizing a rule proposed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This proposed rule would require that at least 80% of Medicaid payments for certain home-based services go towards paying direct care...

H. R. 8089 aims to change the Social Security Act, specifically title XIX, to enhance the procedures for screening Medicaid program providers. The bill proposes that states conduct regular checks, at least quarterly, to ensure that any enrolled providers or suppliers are not...

H. R. 8317, also known as the “Mamas First Act,” proposes to amend the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid covers services provided by doulas and midwives. The bill aims to address maternal mortality by providing culturally appropriate care through these professionals in...

H.R. 8112 aims to update the Social Security Act by mandating more detailed screening processes for Medicaid providers. Starting January 1, 2025, states are required to check databases at least every three months to ensure that healthcare providers have not been barred from...

H. R. 8108 aims to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to help military families maintain their Medicaid benefits when they are relocated. Starting January 1, 2028, the bill will ensure that active duty military personnel and their families, who move temporarily to...

H. R. 10299 seeks to modify title XIX of the Social Security Act to stop the use of Federal funds for gun violence prevention or intervention programs under Medicaid. It was introduced by Mr. Clyde and several other representatives and has been referred to the Committee on...

H. R. 3836 aims to make it easier for states to use direct primary care arrangements in Medicaid. It clarifies that states can partner with healthcare providers to offer primary care through fixed-fee agreements without violating Medicaid rules. The bill requires the...

The bill, known as the Old Drugs, New Cures Act, seeks to change how certain drugs are treated under Medicare and Medicaid programs in the United States. It introduces the designation of "priority research drugs" for drugs that have been on the market for at least 10 years...

H.R. 10096 seeks to amend the Social Security Act to improve access to vaccines for children who are eligible under Medicaid and the Vaccines for Children program. The proposed changes include providing financial incentives to healthcare providers to encourage their participation, expanding...

S. 4811, known as the "Prevention Services for Youth Act," is a bill introduced in the Senate to improve access to mental health and substance use prevention services for young people. The bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to work with various agencies to provide...

H.R. 8839, known as the "Maternal and Infant Syphilis Prevention Act," is a bill that aims to improve the screening and treatment of congenital syphilis among pregnant women and newborns under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program. The bill requires the Secretary of Health and...

H. R. 7619 aims to improve the mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) workforce in the United States by directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide guidance to states. This guidance will focus on strategies involving education, training,...

H.R. 8111, known as the "Medicaid Program Improvement Act," aims to improve the accuracy of address information for people in the Medicaid program. It requires states to regularly update addresses in their Medicaid plans using reliable data sources, starting on January 1,...

H. R. 7682 aims to amend the Social Security Act to raise the minimum monthly personal needs allowance under the Medicaid program for individuals and couples living in institutions. Starting on January 1, 2025, the personal needs allowance will increase from $30 to $60 for...

The bill, titled the "School Hunger Elimination Act of 2024," aims to improve the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act by making it easier to certify children for free and reduced-price meals, particularly those receiving Social Security income and Medicaid. It introduces mandatory...

H. R. 8108 proposes an amendment to the Social Security Act, specifically focusing on Medicaid. The bill requires states to continue recognizing members of the Armed Forces and their dependents as residents for Medicaid purposes, even if they are temporarily relocated to...

The bill, S. 3578, aims to change the Social Security Act to stop Federal Medicaid money from being used to cover administrative expenses for providing health benefits to unauthorized immigrants. It specifies that federal funds should not pay for administering state programs that offer health...

H. RES. 1250 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives to commemorate the 60th anniversary of President Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society. The resolution highlights President Johnson's significant contributions as a legislator and President, including...

The Long-Term Care Workforce Support Act aims to improve the support for direct care professionals who provide essential services to older adults and people with disabilities. The bill introduces measures such as increased compensation, training programs, mental health...

H.R. 8111 aims to improve the accuracy of address information for people who are part of the Medicaid program. It amends the Social Security Act to ensure that states regularly update and act upon address changes for individuals in Medicaid using reliable data sources,...

S. 5240, introduced in the Senate, seeks to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to improve direct certification for the school lunch program. The bill proposes changes to make it easier for children who live with caregivers, especially in low-income or Native American...

H.R. 7215 expresses Congress's view that individuals without lawful immigration status in the United States should not be eligible for benefits under the Medicare or Medicaid programs. This perspective aligns with existing laws, specifically Title IV of the Personal...

H. R. 7267, also known as the "Disability Community Act of 2023," aims to adjust the funding rules of Title XIX of the Social Security Act. The bill proposes a temporary increase in federal financial support for Medicaid expenditures related to compliance with specific...

H.R. 8112 proposes changes to the Medicaid program by requiring additional screening for healthcare providers. Starting January 1, 2027, states must regularly check providers against a database to see if they have been removed from participation in Medicare or Medicaid in any...

H.R. 8575, known as the "Michelle Alyssa Go Act," seeks to change the Medicaid definition of an "institution for mental diseases." The bill proposes that institutions with 36 beds or fewer should not be considered institutions for mental diseases if they comply with specific...

H.R. 8532 seeks to identify and address obstacles to the coverage of remote physiologic devices under State Medicaid programs, with the aim of enhancing maternal and child health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women. The bill mandates the Secretary of Health and Human...

H. R. 8112 proposes changes to the Social Security Act to increase the screening of Medicaid providers. The bill requires states to check if providers have been terminated by the Secretary or by any other state from Medicaid or State child health plans. These checks must be...

H. R. 10317 proposes amendments to the Social Security Act to introduce a community engagement requirement for certain Medicaid recipients. This requirement mandates that eligible individuals work, participate in community service, or engage in a work program for at least 80...

H. R. 9529 is a bill that aims to allocate funding for inspections and certifications of skilled nursing facilities and nursing homes under the Medicare and Medicaid programs in the United States. It proposes appropriating $492 million for these activities in the fiscal year...

H. R. 8767 seeks to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act by removing the current exclusion of medical assistance under the Medicaid program for items and services provided to patients in mental health institutions. This change aims to allow Medicaid to cover these...

The bill H.R. 8144 proposes changes to the Public Health Service Act to include rural emergency hospitals in the 340B drug discount program. This program allows certain hospitals to buy prescription drugs at reduced prices. By being included as a "covered entity," these rural...

H.R. 9351, also known as the "Save our Safety-Net Hospitals Act of 2024," is a proposed bill designed to modify certain restrictions on how disproportionate share hospitals receive payment adjustments under the Medicaid program. The bill aims to amend section 1923(g) of the Social Security...

The bill S. 4204, also known as the "Medicaid VBPs for Patients Act" or "MVP Act," aims to amend the Social Security Act to support value-based purchasing arrangements under the Medicaid program. These arrangements allow states to negotiate drug prices based on the...

H.R. 7513, titled the “Protecting American Seniors’ Access to Care Act,” aims to block a proposed rule by the Secretary of Health and Human Services related to setting minimum staffing standards for nursing facilities. The bill prevents finalizing, implementing, or enforcing...

S. 5236 aims to amend the Social Security Act to increase financial support for rural and safety net hospitals that provide maternity, labor, and delivery services to vulnerable populations. This includes ensuring adequate Medicaid payment rates, expanding coverage of...

H.R. 8111, titled the “Medicaid Program Improvement Act,” aims to enhance the reliability of address information for individuals enrolled in Medicaid by mandating regular updates from trusted data sources starting January 1, 2026. The bill applies this process to all 50...

The bill, titled the “Citizenship Verification in Emergency Healthcare Act,” requires hospitals participating in Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program to ask patients if they are U.S. citizens or nationals or have a satisfactory immigration status during the...

H.R. 9446, titled the "Patient Navigation Assistance Act," is a bill that aims to provide payments for patient navigator services through Medicaid, as laid out under title XIX of the Social Security Act. The bill mandates states to reimburse eligible entities for services provided by patient...

H.R. 8200, titled the “Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare Act,” proposes to amend the Public Health Service Act to facilitate the awarding of grants aimed at strengthening pediatric health care infrastructure in the U.S. These grants would be available to children's hospitals, certain...

H.R. 8128 aims to make sure that health insurance plans in the U.S. cover scalp cooling items like cooling caps. These devices help reduce or prevent hair loss during chemotherapy. The bill mandates this coverage for various health programs, including Medicare, Medicaid, and...

H.R. 4758, titled the “Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act,” aims to simplify the process for certain healthcare providers to enroll in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) across different states, making it easier to serve young patients. It also seeks to regulate...

S. 5417, also known as the “Care for Military Kids Act,” proposes changes to the Social Security Act to help military families access Medicaid benefits more easily. This bill ensures that active duty military members and their families, who are temporarily relocated due to service, maintain...

The Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers Act or the ABC Act (H.R. 8018) requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Social Security Administration to simplify the processes that family caregivers use to help individuals access benefits...

H.R. 7161, known as the "Abortion Funding Awareness Act of 2024," requires states to report on Medicaid payments made to abortion providers. Each state that uses federal funds for Medicaid payments to these providers must send a detailed report to the Secretary of Health and...

H.R. 8108 proposes an amendment to the Social Security Act, focusing on Medicaid eligibility and coverage for individuals in the Armed Forces who move to a different state due to their service. It ensures that these service members and their families will not lose their place...

The Continuous Skilled Nursing Quality Improvement Act of 2024 seeks to amend the Social Security Act to establish national quality standards for continuous skilled nursing services provided through Medicaid. It redefines "private duty nursing services" as "continuous skilled...

H.R. 10272, also known as the "Dual Eligible Americans Living with Obesity Act of 2024" or the "DEAL with Obesity Act of 2024," aims to amend the Social Security Act to include coverage for weight loss medications under Medicare Part D for certain individuals. The bill...

S. 712, known as the “Connected Maternal Online Monitoring Act” or the “Connected MOM Act”, aims to improve health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women enrolled in State Medicaid programs. The bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to report to...

H. R. 8659 aims to improve women's access to safe and effective oral contraceptive drugs available over the counter. It requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to prioritize and waive fees for certain supplemental applications for contraceptive drugs, ensuring...

S. 5260 aims to increase transparency and prevent abuse in intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities by requiring the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make specific information about these facilities publicly available online. The...

H. R. 10266, also known as the “Repealing the IMD Exclusion Act,” aims to change the Social Security Act by allowing Medicaid to cover items and services for patients in institutions for mental diseases (IMDs) without age restrictions. The bill removes existing exclusions...

H. R. 7647, known as the “Housing ACCESS Act,” aims to help State Medicaid agencies and housing-related organizations work together to connect Medicaid recipients with housing services. The bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on...

H.R. 9321, known as the "American Made Pharmaceuticals Act of 2024," proposes the creation of a test program to give preferential treatment to drugs and biologicals manufactured in the United States under Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP programs. This program, managed by the Secretary of Health...

The Ensuring Seniors’ Access to Quality Care Act, introduced as H.R. 8244, proposes changes to the Social Security Act related to the training and evaluation of nursing aides working in skilled nursing facilities under Medicare and Medicaid. The bill aims to ensure proper...

H.R. 9622, titled the "Comprehensive Dental Reform Act of 2024," seeks to improve access to dental care for underserved populations in the U.S. It aims to expand dental coverage under Medicare and Medicaid and provide funding for public health programs to increase dental care access. The bill...

H. R. 7149, also known as the “Equal Access to Specialty Care Everywhere Act of 2024” or the “EASE Act of 2024,” aims to improve access to specialty health services for certain Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. The bill mandates the Center for Medicare and Medicaid...

H.R. 485 aims to change the Social Security Act to prevent the use of quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) and similar metrics in federal health care programs when making decisions about what to cover and how much to pay. The bill takes a stance against tools that could lower...

H.R. 7545 aims to change a part of the Social Security Act to allow states to offer services provided by certified community behavioral health clinics as part of their Medicaid plans. These clinics provide a wide range of mental health and substance use services, including...

S. 5445 aims to change the Social Security Act to ensure that Medicare covers contraceptive items and services without any cost-sharing starting January 1, 2026. This includes coverage under parts B, C, and D for both prescription and over-the-counter options relevant for...

H.R. 4758, titled the "Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act," aims to improve the enrollment process for certain out-of-state healthcare providers under Medicaid and CHIP by easing restrictions and standardizing procedures across states. It also addresses the issue of...

S. 3921, also known as the “Medicaid Bump Act,” proposes changes to the Social Security Act to offer increased federal funding for Medicaid when states spend more on behavioral health services, including mental health and substance use treatments. The bill requires states to...

H.R. 7141, titled the "Supporting Premature Infant Nutrition Act of 2024," proposes amendments to several healthcare-related statutes, including titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act and title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act. The bill aims to ensure that human milk fortifier, a...

H. R. 7282 proposes changes to the Social Security Act, allowing states the option to provide medical assistance for addiction treatment to individuals aged 22 to 64. The bill defines "residential addiction treatment facility services" and sets guidelines for these services,...

H.R. 8111, known as the “Medicaid Program Improvement Act,” aims to improve the accuracy of address information for individuals enrolled in Medicaid. Starting on January 1, 2026, states must regularly update address information using reliable data sources and make necessary changes....