H.R. 1329 – Medicaid Reentry Act

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The Medicaid Reentry Act changes the Medicaid rules so that people who are incarcerated in a public institution can receive Medicaid medical assistance during the 30 days before they are released. By adding this short window of eligibility, the bill aims to help inmates transition back to the community with needed health care. It affects incarcerated individuals who are about to leave prison or jail and the federal Medicaid program.

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Amends the Social Security Act’s Medicaid eligibility language to create an exception that allows Medicaid coverage for inmates during the 30‑day period prior to their release from a public institution.

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health Subcommittee

February 26, 2019

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Introduced in House

February 25, 2019

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Energy and Commerce Committee

February 25, 2019

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health Subcommittee

February 26, 2019

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Introduced in HouseIssued February 25, 2019

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116th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 1329

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 25, 2019

Mr. Tonko (for himself and Mr. Turner) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

A BILL

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to allow for medical assistance under Medicaid for inmates during the 30-day period preceding release from a public institution.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Medicaid Reentry Act.

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Allowing for medical assistance under Medicaid for inmates during 30-day period preceding release

The subdivision (A) following paragraph (29) of section 1905(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d(a)) is amended by inserting and except during the 30-day period preceding the date of release of such individual from such public institution after medical institution.