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- H.R.1277
H.R.1277: State Public Option Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Feb. 14, 2019
- Latest Major Action Dec. 10, 2019
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
52 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 14, 2019
Bill Summary
State Public Option Act This bill allows residents who are not already eligible for Medicaid and not concurrently enrolled in other health insurance coverage to buy into a state Medicaid plan beginning January 1, 2020, at the option of the state. State Medicaid programs may set premiums and cost-sharing requirements for such coverage in accordance with specified limitations. The bill also (1) provides the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Dec. 10, 2019 |
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| Feb. 15, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Feb. 14, 2019 |
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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| Feb. 14, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Feb. 14, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) |