HR 2912 · 106th Congress · Health

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to eliminate the termination of additional Federal payments to States under the Medicaid Program for administrative costs related to certain outreach and eligibility determinations.

Introduced 1999-09-22· Sponsored by Rep. Barrett, Thomas M. [D-WI-5]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.(1999-10-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) with respect to the transitional increased Federal matching rate for increased administrative costs related to Medicaid-eligibility determinations of individuals receiving aid or assistance under SSA title IV part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF). Repeals the expiration of additional Federal funds for such Medicaid-eligibility determinations (thus making such provisions permanent and such additional Federal funds available on a fiscal year basis). Includes as administrative expenditures those attributable to the administrative costs of eligibility determinations under SSA title XXI (Children's Health Insurance) (CHIP) with regard to children and pregnant women and outreach to such populations likely to be eligible for such benefits.…

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