Kimberlyn King-Hinds (R-MP)
Northern Mariana Islands Medicaid Advancement Act
A Republican bill with 1 Republican 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 ``Northern Mariana Islands Medicaid Advancement Act'', seeks to amend title XI of the Social Security Act. The primary goal is to increase the payment limit under Medicaid for the Northern Mariana Islands. It achieves this by modifying section 1108(g)(2)(D) of the Social Security Act. Specifically, the amendment adjusts how the payment limit is determined by incorporating the amount determined for American Samoa for fiscal year 2026.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +5
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill increases Medicaid funding which directly benefits low-income residents in the Northern Mariana Islands.
- Scored +5
Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes?
The bill raises the Medicaid payment limit for the Northern Mariana Islands by incorporating the amount determined for American Samoa for fiscal year 2026.
- Scored +2
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
Increased Medicaid resources may improve healthcare coverage availability for elderly populations in the Northern Mariana Islands.
The opposite
- Scored -1
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill increases federal obligations by raising the Medicaid payment limit for the Northern Mariana Islands.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Increased Medicaid Funding: By amending the Social Security Act to include the amount determined for American Samoa for fiscal year 2026, the bill increases the payment limit under Medicaid for the Northern Mariana Islands (Section 2).
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 households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill increases Medicaid funding which directly benefits low-income residents in the Northern Mariana Islands. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — Increasing Medicaid funding provides economic and health support to the resident population of the Northern Mariana Islands. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Increased Medicaid resources may improve healthcare coverage availability for elderly populations in the Northern Mariana Islands. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Expanded Medicaid funding can improve public health infrastructure in populated areas of the Northern Mariana Islands.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes? — The bill raises the Medicaid payment limit for the Northern Mariana Islands by incorporating the amount determined for American Samoa for fiscal year 2026.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Increased Medicaid funding can provide better health safety nets for low-income individuals in the Northern Mariana Islands.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill increases federal obligations by raising the Medicaid payment limit for the Northern Mariana Islands.
- 12/12/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
James MoylanRepublican · Guam