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County Support: Medicaid Funds for Health Services

This resolution aims to ensure that federal funds for healthcare under the Medicaid program are directly shared with counties. The goal is for counties to continue providing critical services like mental health and long-term care without needing to raise local taxes. Ensuring these funds are distributed is crucial for maintaining support for those in need.
Key points
The resolution emphasizes that federal Medicaid funds should be directly shared with counties that contribute to the program's costs.
States withholding these funds, as seen in New York, could lead to healthcare service gaps and necessitate local tax increases.
The objective is to ensure continued support for vulnerable populations, such as children and seniors, and prevent property tax hikes.
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Print number: 118_HRES_170
Sponsor: Rep. Molinaro, Marcus J. [R-NY-19]
Process start date: 2023-02-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Recognizing it is the congressional intent of the Affordable Care Act that enhanced Federal medical assistance percentage funds are to be directly shared with the counties in States with a Medicaid local share requirement.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_170.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The resolution emphasizes that federal Medicaid funds should be directly shared with counties that contribute to the program's costs.
  • States withholding these funds, as seen in New York, could lead to healthcare service gaps and necessitate local tax increases.
  • The objective is to ensure continued support for vulnerable populations, such as children and seniors, and prevent property tax hikes.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Molinaro, Marcus J. [R-NY-19].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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