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H.R. 1598

Referred to Committee

Ensuring Access to Medicaid Buy-in Programs Act

Introduced 2/26/2025•119th Congress•House

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2/26/2025 • House

Summary

Ensuring Access to Medicaid Buy-in Programs Act

This bill removes certain age limitations for the Medicaid buy-in program for disabled, working individuals. 

Current law allows disabled, working individuals ages 16 to 64 whose income exceeds applicable income limits to buy into Medicaid at the option of the state. The bill allows those age 65 or over to also buy into Medicaid.

Introduced in House • 2/26/2025

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Health
Disability and paralysisMedicaid

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (2)

Party Breakdown

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Democrats
1
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]

Republican • AZ-6

Sponsored 2/26/2025

Cosponsors (1)

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

February 26, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Committee Review

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (1)

Introduced in House2/26/2025

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors1