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To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide clarification with respect to the liability of third party payers for medical assistance paid under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-938| House 
| Updated: 2/10/2017
Michael C. Burgess

Michael C. Burgess

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (2)
Brett Guthrie (Republican)Bill Flores (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Medicaid Third Party Liability Act This bill alters provisions related to third-party liability for medical assistance paid under the Medicaid program. Specifically, with respect to such liability, the bill: expands the definition of "responsible third party" to include, among other health insurers, the TRICARE program; eliminates special rules with respect to certain services provided to children; requires the inclusion, in a contract between a state Medicaid program and a health insurer, of certain information regarding whether the state is delegating or transferring to the insurer a right of third-party recovery; provides for the treatment as overpayment of reimbursements made by a responsible third party to a health insurer; disallows a responsible third party from denying a state's claim solely on the basis of a failure to obtain a prior authorization; imposes a timeline for a responsible third party to respond to a state's inquiry regarding a claim for payment; provides for reductions to a state Medicaid program's federal matching rate if the state fails to comply with third-party insurance requirements; and modifies other provisions related to third-party liability under the Medicaid program. Third-party liability requirements applicable under Medicaid shall also apply under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must: publish on its website, and annually update, best practices for assessing third-party liability; monitor and analyze efforts to assess that liability; in consultation with states, develop and make available a model uniform reporting field for identifying information related to responsible third parties; and provide other specified information and guidance to states.
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Timeline
Feb 7, 2017
Introduced in House
Feb 7, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 10, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct 26, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-2027
Introduced in Senate
  • February 7, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • February 7, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 10, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • October 26, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-2027
    Introduced in Senate

Health

Related Bills

  • S 115-2027: A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide clarification with respect to the liability of third party payers for medical assistance paid under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-3921: HEALTHY KIDS Act
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To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide clarification with respect to the liability of third party payers for medical assistance paid under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-938| House 
| Updated: 2/10/2017
Medicaid Third Party Liability Act This bill alters provisions related to third-party liability for medical assistance paid under the Medicaid program. Specifically, with respect to such liability, the bill: expands the definition of "responsible third party" to include, among other health insurers, the TRICARE program; eliminates special rules with respect to certain services provided to children; requires the inclusion, in a contract between a state Medicaid program and a health insurer, of certain information regarding whether the state is delegating or transferring to the insurer a right of third-party recovery; provides for the treatment as overpayment of reimbursements made by a responsible third party to a health insurer; disallows a responsible third party from denying a state's claim solely on the basis of a failure to obtain a prior authorization; imposes a timeline for a responsible third party to respond to a state's inquiry regarding a claim for payment; provides for reductions to a state Medicaid program's federal matching rate if the state fails to comply with third-party insurance requirements; and modifies other provisions related to third-party liability under the Medicaid program. Third-party liability requirements applicable under Medicaid shall also apply under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must: publish on its website, and annually update, best practices for assessing third-party liability; monitor and analyze efforts to assess that liability; in consultation with states, develop and make available a model uniform reporting field for identifying information related to responsible third parties; and provide other specified information and guidance to states.
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Timeline
Feb 7, 2017
Introduced in House
Feb 7, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 10, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct 26, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-2027
Introduced in Senate
  • February 7, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • February 7, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 10, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • October 26, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-2027
    Introduced in Senate
Michael C. Burgess

Michael C. Burgess

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (2)
Brett Guthrie (Republican)Bill Flores (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 115-2027: A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide clarification with respect to the liability of third party payers for medical assistance paid under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-3921: HEALTHY KIDS Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Child healthCivil actions and liabilityGovernment information and archivesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth information and medical recordsIntergovernmental relationsMedicaidMedical tests and diagnostic methodsSeparation, divorce, custody, supportState and local financeState and local government operations