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- H.R.173
H.R.173: Ensuring Continuous Medicaid Coverage for Children Act of 2013
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Jan. 4, 2013
- Latest Major Action Jan. 4, 2013
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Ensuring Continuous Medicaid Coverage for Children Act of 2013 - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to change from discretionary to mandatory the authority of state Medicaid plans to provide for 12-month continuous coverage of children. Specifies situations wherein a state Medicaid plan's failure to meet this requirement shall not be regarded as a failure to comply with Medicaid requirements generally.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 4, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Jan. 4, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| Jan. 4, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Gene Green (D-Texas) |