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- S.2000
S.2000: A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove an institutional bias by making permanent the protection for recipients of home and community-based services against spousal impoverishment.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced June 27, 2019
- Latest Major Action June 27, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - June 27, 2019
Bill Summary
This bill makes permanent certain provisions regarding Medicaid eligibility that protect against spousal impoverishment for recipients of home and community-based services. Under current law, these provisions expire on September 30, 2019.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 27, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| June 27, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Bob Casey (D-Pa.) |