Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Introduced
In Committee
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Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act of 2021 This bill makes permanent certain provisions regarding Medicaid eligibility that protect against spousal impoverishment for recipients of home and community-based services. Under current law, these provisions expire on September 30, 2023.
Home and outpatient careMarriage and family statusMedicaid
Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act of 2021
USA117th CongressHR-1717| House
| Updated: 3/10/2021
Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act of 2021 This bill makes permanent certain provisions regarding Medicaid eligibility that protect against spousal impoverishment for recipients of home and community-based services. Under current law, these provisions expire on September 30, 2023.