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Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-1717| House 
| Updated: 3/10/2021
Fred Upton

Fred Upton

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (1)
Debbie Dingell (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1343
Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act
Mar 9, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 9, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 10, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 13, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1099
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1343
    Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act


  • March 9, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 9, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 10, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • April 13, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1099
    Introduced in Senate

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4131: Better Care Better Jobs Act
  • S 117-1099: Protecting Married Seniors From Impoverishment Act
  • HR 117-5376: Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1343
Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act
Mar 9, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 9, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 10, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 13, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1099
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1343
    Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act


  • March 9, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 9, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 10, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • April 13, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1099
    Introduced in Senate
Fred Upton

Fred Upton

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (1)
Debbie Dingell (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4131: Better Care Better Jobs Act
  • S 117-1099: Protecting Married Seniors From Impoverishment Act
  • HR 117-5376: Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Home and outpatient careMarriage and family statusMedicaid