S 523 · in committee · significant

Protect Medicaid Act

What this bill does

This bill bars federal Medicaid funding for administrative costs of providing health benefits to ineligible noncitizens.
It affects states that use Medicaid to cover health services for immigrants who don't meet federal eligibility requirements.
HHS must report on states' spending on health benefits for ineligible noncitizens, effective upon enactment.

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Community Threads

Started by Cosponsor

01
Which states currently use Medicaid funds for noncitizen health coverage, and how would losing federal reimbursement affect their budgets?
02
How would this bill's reporting requirement help Congress understand the scope and cost of current state spending on noncitizen health services?
03
What trade-offs exist between reducing federal Medicaid spending and maintaining access to emergency or preventive care in communities with immigrant populations?

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