A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Medicaid Equal Standards Act aims to amend the Social Security Act to establish a resources test for the Medicaid expansion population. Under this bill, States would require certain individuals to meet specific resource limits to remain eligible for medical assistance. For the year 2029, the resource limit is set at $10,000, with adjustments occurring in subsequent years. States are given the flexibility to set lower resource amounts or include different types of resources. This test would be applied during initial eligibility determinations and subsequent redeterminations. These changes are scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2029.
Yes
- Scored +5
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The mandatory resource test for Medicaid expansion population is likely to reduce the number of people eligible for medical assistance, thereby decreasing federal and state expenditures.
The opposite· 3 of 5
- Scored -6
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill imposes a $10,000 resource limit that could lead to the loss of health coverage for low-income individuals as they accumulate assets.
- Scored -5
Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes?
By establishing a resource limit for eligibility, the bill effectively limits the number of people receiving Medicaid assistance, which could reduce overall funding requirements for the program.
- Scored -4
Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?
The requirement that individuals pass a resource test to maintain Medicaid eligibility could place a significant burden on low-income individuals attempting to build small amounts of savings.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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State Flexibility in Asset Limits: A State may elect to apply a lower dollar amount than the one specified in the bill, which could allow for different resource thresholds depending on the State's choice (Section 2(a)(ii)(III)(aa)).
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Resource Inclusion Options: States have the option to take into account specific resources that would otherwise be excluded under section 1613 when determining an individual's resources (Section 2(a)(ii)(III)(bb)).
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Expanded Definition of Applicable Individuals: A State may elect to include more categories of individuals within the definition of "applicable individuals" as it sees fit (Section 2(a)(v)(II)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Mandatory Resource Test for Medicaid Expansion Population: The bill would require the expansion population to satisfy a resource test as a condition of eligibility for medical assistance (Section 2(a)(i)).
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Eligibility Loss Due to Assets: The test would preclude individuals from receiving medical assistance if their resources exceed specific amounts, such as $10,000 for the year 2029 (Section 2(a)(ii)(I)(aa)).
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Regular Eligibility Redeterminations: The resource test must be applied not just at the initial application, but also at the time of every eligibility redetermination for individuals already enrolled and receiving assistance (Section 2(a)(iii)).
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 imposes a $10,000 resource limit that could lead to the loss of health coverage for low-income individuals as they accumulate assets. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The resource test could negatively impact urban populations that rely heavily on Medicaid expansion coverage. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The bill creates a barrier to healthcare for those who might be transitioning out of low-income status due to asset accumulation.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The mandatory resource test for Medicaid expansion population is likely to reduce the number of people eligible for medical assistance, thereby decreasing federal and state expenditures.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes? — By establishing a resource limit for eligibility, the bill effectively limits the number of people receiving Medicaid assistance, which could reduce overall funding requirements for the program.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The requirement that individuals pass a resource test to maintain Medicaid eligibility could place a significant burden on low-income individuals attempting to build small amounts of savings.
- 6/18/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House