HR 3079

Medicaid Empowerment Act of 2025

Summary

Medicaid Empowerment Act of 2025 This bill allows state Medicaid programs to renew home- and community-based services waivers (also known as Section 1915(c) waivers) in 10-year periods. Currently, these waivers may be extended in five-year periods; waivers allow state Medicaid programs to cover long-term care services that are provided in home or community settings rather than in institutional settings.

Bill status

Status: In committee
Sponsor: Rep. Michael A. Rulli [R-OH-6]
Cosponsors: 4
Policy area: Health
Introduced: 2025-04-29
Latest action: 2025-04-29: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Committee referrals

Energy and Commerce Committee: House · Referred To · 2025-04-29

Recent actions

2025-04-29: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2025-04-29: Introduced in House
2025-04-29: Introduced in House