HR 2615 · 97th Congress · Health

A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States to establish flexible income contribution and resource standards for couples in which one spouse is in a nursing home.

Introduced 1981-03-18· Sponsored by Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.(1981-03-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to authorize a State plan to disregard from income and resources, in determining the income and resources of a married couple (one spouse of which is in a skilled nursing facility or intermediate care facility), such amounts as the State determines by law.…

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Cosponsors (8)

6 Democrats2 Republicans