HR 17155 · 93th Congress · Social Welfare

A bill to amend the Social Security Act to prevent State supplementation benefits from being reduced on account of increases in the level of benefits payable under the supplemental security income program, to prevent certain individuals from losing medicaid eligibility because of increases in social security benefits or supplemental security income benefits and for other purposes.

Introduced 1974-10-08· Sponsored by Rep. Mathis, Dawson [D-GA-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.(1974-10-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Prevents State supplementation benefits from being reduced on account of increases in the level of benefits payable under the supplemental security income program under the Social Security Act. Allows repayment to States of one-half of their expenses in fulfilling such requirement. Prevents qualified individuals from losing medicaid eligibility because of increases in social security benefits or supplemental security income benefits. Requires old-age, survivors, and disability insurance benefit increases to be disregarded in determining veteran pensions and food stamp benefits.…

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