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H.R. 497In committee
Medicaid Third Party Liability Act
Introduced: Jan 16, 2025
Latest action date: Jan 16, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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- 119th Congress
- Introduced
- Jan 16, 2025
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Status detail: The most advanced recorded stage is committee consideration.
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What this bill does
Medicaid Third Party Liability Act
This bill modifies requirements relating to Medicaid third-party liability.
Current law generally requires legally liable third parties (e.g., health insurers) to pay claims before Medicaid. However, Medicaid must pay first (and seek reimbursement from liable third parties) for claims for (1) preventive pediatric care, and (2) services for an individual for whom child support enforcement is being conducted by the state. The bill repeals these exceptions.
Current law also requires state Medicaid programs to take all reasonable measures to identify legally liable third parties. The bill specifically prohibits federal Medicaid payment for services to individuals for whom third-party insurance information was not obtained and verified by the state.
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Health
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Child healthHealth care costs and insuranceMedicaidState and local government operations
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