Healthcare (Medicaid)

in committee · United States · House Mar 20, 2025

HR 1452: Ending the Cycle of Dependency Act of 2025

This bill would change work requirements for food stamp benefits (SNAP) and establish new work requirements for Medicaid. For SNAP, it removes exemptions for people over 60 and adds exemptions for children under 6. For Medicaid, it requires adults to work 80 hours per month, do community service, or join a work program to maintain coverage, with exemptions for pregnant people, caregivers of young children, students, and others. States could stop Medicaid benefits for individuals who fail to meet this requirement for three consecutive months.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareImposes work requirements on Medicaid recipients, restricting access to coverage for non-exempt adults per bill's Medicaid work mandate.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · United States · House Mar 27, 2025

HR 2445: Ensuring Medicaid Eligibility Act of 2025

The Ensuring Medicaid Eligibility Act of 2025 prohibits the implementation of a 2024 rule that would have streamlined Medicaid application and enrollment processes. It requires states to verify U.S. citizenship or immigration status before enrolling individuals in Medicaid and mandates quarterly verification of income-based eligibility for those relying on income calculations. The bill also blocks federal funding for Medicaid coverage for certain non-citizens, including parolees, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) recipients, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients, asylum seekers, and individuals granted withholding of removal. These provisions directly affect non-citizen Medicaid applicants and require states to adjust enrollment and verification procedures.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts Medicaid access via citizenship verification, quarterly income checks, and blocks federal funding for non-citizens like parolees.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRequires citizenship verification for Medicaid, blocks federal funding for non-citizens (e.g., parolees, TPS), restricting immigrant access to healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Insurance Medicaid Citizenship & Naturalization DACA & Dreamers Work Authorization

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in committee · United States · House Jan 28, 2025

HR 779: Stop Sexually Violent Predators Act

This bill requires states to submit annual lists of individuals convicted of sexually violent offenses and deemed "sexually dangerous" under existing law to the Attorney General. The Attorney General must then review these lists to determine if federal prosecution is warranted. It also blocks Medicaid and Medicare funding for these individuals (unless receiving involuntary treatment in a hospital or nursing facility), directly affecting their access to healthcare coverage. The law targets a specific subset of offenders already classified under current federal standards, with no broader changes to sentencing or general sex offender registration.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill blocks Medicaid/Medicare funding for sexually violent offenders (unless in involuntary treatment), cutting healthcare access that supports rehabilitation, aligning with 'oppose' indicator.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill explicitly blocks Medicaid/Medicare funding for targeted individuals, directly restricting healthcare coverage access. No exceptions alter the defunding nature of the provision.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sentencing Hospitals Medicaid Medicare

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in committee · United States · House Apr 30, 2025

HR 3092: Electrodiagnostic Medicine Patient Protection and Fraud Elimination Act of 2025

This bill requires Medicare to only cover nerve conduction studies and needle electromyography tests at facilities meeting specific quality standards. To qualify, facilities must be accredited by an organization that verifies they have a quality program, use approved equipment, ensure staff have proper training, and interpret results on-site during procedures. Starting 3-4 years after enactment, Medicare will not pay for these services at non-compliant facilities. The bill also establishes an advisory committee to help develop and update these standards, aiming to improve care quality and reduce fraud.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts Medicare coverage to accredited facilities, limiting access at non-compliant sites, aligning with 'oppose' indicators of restricting health coverage.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Medicare

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in committee · United States · House Feb 11, 2025

HR 1195: Protect Medicaid Act

HR 1195, the Protect Medicaid Act, prohibits federal Medicaid funds from covering administrative costs related to health benefits provided to unauthorized immigrants who lack lawful immigration status and are ineligible for Medicaid. This directly affects states that currently provide such benefits, requiring them to separate these administrative costs from general Medicaid program expenses. The bill adds a new provision to the Social Security Act clarifying that federal funds cannot be used for these specific administrative costs, while allowing funds for systems designed to enforce this rule. It also mandates an Inspector General report detailing how states separate costs, ensure compliance, finance these programs (e.g., through provider taxes), and the impact on drug pricing for this population.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts Medicaid federal funding for administrative costs related to unauthorized immigrants, limiting program coverage scope and defunding a specific service provision.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts federal Medicaid funding for unauthorized immigrants' health benefits, directly limiting access to services as defined by 'oppose' indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Prescription Drugs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Sep 26, 2025

HR 5592: Childhood Genital Mutilation Prevention Act

HR 5592, the Childhood Genital Mutilation Prevention Act, prohibits medical procedures related to gender identity for minors under 18, with exceptions for treating specific medical conditions like disorders of sex development or injuries. It criminalizes performing such treatments under certain circumstances (e.g., involving interstate commerce) with penalties up to 10 years in prison, while exempting care for diagnosed medical needs. The bill also excludes these procedures from Medicare/Medicaid coverage after 90 days and bans federal funding for such treatments or related health coverage. This directly affects minors under 18, healthcare providers, and insurers offering these services, but allows exceptions for medically necessary care.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCriminalizes medical procedures for minors with prison penalties, expanding criminalization per indicators.85% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts gender-affirming medical care for minors under 18, criminalizing procedures except for diagnosed medical conditions, limiting access to healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Medicaid Medicare

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in committee · United States · House Feb 6, 2025

HR 1059: Jobs and Opportunities for Medicaid Act

The Jobs and Opportunities for Medicaid Act would require most Medicaid recipients aged 18 to 65 to work or volunteer at least 20 hours per week (averaged monthly) to maintain health coverage, starting January 1, 2026. Exemptions include individuals who are pregnant, primary caregivers for children under 6, medically unable to work, or enrolled in substance abuse treatment programs. States would need to verify each month whether recipients meet this work requirement to continue receiving Medicaid benefits.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareImposes work requirement on Medicaid recipients, restricting access to coverage for non-exempt individuals per bill's core provision90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Substance Abuse

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in committee · United States · House Feb 13, 2025

HR 1279: To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to establish a community engagement requirement for certain individuals under the Medicaid program.

HR 1279 would require certain Medicaid recipients (excluding those under 18, over 65, pregnant, caregivers, or in education/health programs) to complete 80 hours monthly of work, community service, or approved work programs to maintain Medicaid eligibility. This applies to individuals who fail to meet this "community engagement requirement" for three consecutive months, triggering a loss of federal Medicaid funding for that month. States would verify compliance using existing databases (like payroll records) before requesting additional proof. The bill does not change Medicaid eligibility criteria but ties federal funding to this new activity requirement for qualifying individuals.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareImposes work requirements on Medicaid recipients, restricting access to healthcare coverage for eligible individuals by threatening loss of benefits for non-compliance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · United States · House May 9, 2025

HR 3321: Ending Medicaid Discrimination Against the Most Vulnerable Act

This bill phases out enhanced federal funding for Medicaid in states that expanded coverage under the Affordable Care Act. It gradually reduces the federal share of Medicaid costs for states that expanded coverage, decreasing the percentage each year from 2027 through 2034 before returning to standard funding levels after 2035. The change directly affects low-income residents in expansion states who rely on Medicaid, as states will pay more for their coverage over time. Non-expansion states (those that haven't expanded Medicaid) are exempt from these reductions, and expansion states can choose to limit coverage to individuals at or below 100% of the federal poverty line to maintain the higher federal funding rate.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcarePhases out enhanced federal Medicaid funding for ACA expansion states, reducing federal support and increasing state costs, directly restricting coverage for low-income residents.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · United States · House Jun 26, 2025

HR 4209: No Medicaid for Illegals Act

HR 4209, the "No Medicaid for Illegals Act," would prohibit federal Medicaid and CHIP funding for individuals without verified U.S. citizenship, nationality, or immigration status. It removes the current requirement for states to provide medical coverage while individuals verify their status, meaning states are no longer obligated to cover such individuals during verification periods. States may choose to continue coverage during these periods by electing an optional provision. The bill affects all states administering Medicaid and CHIP programs and would take effect upon enactment.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts Medicaid/CHIP funding for non-citizens, eliminating federal coverage for undocumented individuals and removing state obligations to provide during verification, directly limiting healthcare access.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill prohibits Medicaid/CHIP funding for non-citizens without verified status, restricting immigrant access to healthcare services per indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Medicaid Citizenship & Naturalization Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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