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To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to allow States more flexibility with respect to using contractors to make eligibility determinations on behalf of the State Medicaid plan.

USA115th CongressHR-1333| House 
| Updated: 3/17/2017
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter

Earl L. "Buddy" Carter

Republican Representative

Georgia

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Freedom to Use Contracted Entities Act This bill allows a state Medicaid program to use a contractor to make eligibility determinations on its behalf, so long as the contract does not provide incentives for the contractor to delay eligibility determinations or to deny eligibility for individuals otherwise eligible for medical assistance.
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Timeline
Mar 2, 2017
Introduced in House
Mar 2, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 17, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • March 2, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • March 2, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


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

Health

MedicaidPublic contracts and procurementState and local government operations

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to allow States more flexibility with respect to using contractors to make eligibility determinations on behalf of the State Medicaid plan.

USA115th CongressHR-1333| House 
| Updated: 3/17/2017
Freedom to Use Contracted Entities Act This bill allows a state Medicaid program to use a contractor to make eligibility determinations on its behalf, so long as the contract does not provide incentives for the contractor to delay eligibility determinations or to deny eligibility for individuals otherwise eligible for medical assistance.
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Timeline
Mar 2, 2017
Introduced in House
Mar 2, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 17, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • March 2, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • March 2, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 17, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter

Earl L. "Buddy" Carter

Republican Representative

Georgia

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
MedicaidPublic contracts and procurementState and local government operations