HR 1598

Ensuring Access to Medicaid Buy-in Programs Act

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.

Bill status

Status
In committee
Sponsor
Rep. Juan Ciscomani [R-AZ-6]
Cosponsors
1
Policy area
Health
Introduced
2025-02-26
Latest action
2025-02-26: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Committee referrals

Recent actions

  • 2025-02-26: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • 2025-02-26: Introduced in House
  • 2025-02-26: Introduced in House