Bills · HR 1019
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1019State and local government operationsMedicaid
Medicaid Program Improvement Act
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to improve the accuracy and efficiency of two major public health insurance programs: Medicaid and CHIP. Currently, a significant number of people enrolled in these programs may have outdated addresses on file, which can lead to various problems. For example, individuals might not receive important notices about their coverage, leading to unexpected loss of health benefits, or essential mail related to their care could go to the wrong place.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to fewer people being unfairly removed from coverage due to simple address changes, and it could help ensure that public funds are spent more effectively by preventing benefits from going to individuals who may no longer be eligible or reside in the state. If it doesn't become law, the existing challenges related to maintaining accurate address information in Medicaid and CHIP would likely continue, potentially resulting in ongoing administrative inefficiencies and coverage disruptions for vulnerable populations.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
States must create a process to regularly get address information for Medicaid enrollees from reliable sources, starting January 1, 2026.
This ensures that Medicaid records are kept up-to-date, which is crucial for managing benefits and communicating with enrollees.
PROVISION 02
States must act on any changes to addresses discovered through this process, applying to the 50 States and the District of Columbia.
Acting on changes prevents issues like people losing coverage or not receiving vital information due to outdated addresses.
PROVISION 03
The same address verification requirements will apply to the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
This extends the benefit of accurate address information to children and families covered by CHIP.
PROVISION 04
Managed care organizations (private health plans in Medicaid) must transmit address information they receive from enrollees to the State, starting January 1, 2026.
This helps consolidate address data and ensures states have the most current information, even for individuals enrolled in private plans.
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R· Iowa
YRS IN OFFICE
5
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 5
Introduced in House
FEB 5
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1019
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 5, 2025
Last actionFeb 5, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 5, 2025
House BillHR 1019State and local government operationsMedicaid
Medicaid Program Improvement Act
INTRODUCED FEB 5, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 5, 2025
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
1
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