A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the Ensuring Access to Medicaid Buy-in Programs Act'', aims to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act. The primary purpose is to remove specific age restrictions regarding Medicaid eligibility for working adults with disabilities. It specifically strikes the phrase , but less than 65,`` from certain sections of the Social Security Act. These changes modify how optional buy-in groups and definitions are handled. The act also includes provisions regarding how states are regarded in relation to compliance with these requirements.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +6
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
The act removes the age-based restriction that previously limited Medicaid eligibility for working adults with disabilities.
- Scored +6
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?
The bill enhances rights for people with disabilities by removing age-based barriers to Medicaid participation.
- Scored +5
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
The bill benefits those aged 65 and older with disabilities by allowing them to participate in Medicaid buy-in programs.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Removal of Age Limits for Working Adults with Disabilities: By striking the phrase
, but less than 65,in Section 2(a)(1) and Section 2(a)(2), the bill removes age restrictions on Medicaid eligibility for this group. This could allow working adults with disabilities who are 65 or older to access Medicaid through buy-in programs.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The act removes the age-based restriction that previously limited Medicaid eligibility for working adults with disabilities. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The bill benefits those aged 65 and older with disabilities by allowing them to participate in Medicaid buy-in programs. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill provides increased healthcare coverage options for low-income disabled individuals.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — Removing the age restriction allows older working adults with disabilities to access Medicaid through buy-in programs. Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes? — The bill expands Medicaid eligibility by removing the age cap for working adults with disabilities.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The bill enhances rights for people with disabilities by removing age-based barriers to Medicaid participation. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Expanding Medicaid access can help mitigate financial instability for disabled adults as they age.
- 2/26/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Marie PerezDemocrat · Washington