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Read. Follow. Verify.Proposed Bill to Block Changes to Health Insurance Eligibility Rules
Record date · December 17, 2024
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What This Bill Would Do
This bill would prevent the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) from finalizing or enforcing a proposed rule that would change how '' is determined for health insurance eligibility. If passed, the government would be prohibited from implementing the specific regulatory changes proposed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in April 2023.
The bill directly impacts the eligibility criteria for individuals seeking enrollment in s, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) by freezing current standards and preventing the adoption of new federal definitions for .
- Mr. Pfluger is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives representing Texas's 11th congressional district. context
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that administers federal health programs. context
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Department of Health and Human Services
The agency is legally barred from finalizing or enforcing the specified proposed rule.
Individuals seeking health insurance enrollment
The bill maintains existing standards for determining 'lawful presence' for eligibility in federal health programs.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Regulatory Blocking
The bill uses a direct prohibition mechanism to halt a specific administrative rulemaking process initiated by CMS.
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