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Prohibition on Changes to Health Insurance Eligibility for Lawfully Present Individuals

This bill aims to prevent proposed changes that could affect who is considered lawfully present in the U.S. for health insurance eligibility. This means current rules for qualifying for programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and children's health insurance will remain the same, ensuring stability in healthcare access for eligible individuals.
Key points
The bill seeks to block new proposed rules regarding eligibility for health insurance programs.
Current criteria for determining lawful presence for health insurance purposes will remain unchanged.
Citizens and eligible individuals can expect no changes to access rules for health programs like Medicare or Medicaid due to this proposal.
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Print number: 118_HR_5336
Sponsor: Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]
Process start date: 2023-09-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from finalizing a rule proposed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services with respect to the determination of whether an individual is lawfully present in the United States for purposes of the eligibility of such individual for enrollment in certain health insurance programs.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5336.

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 2023-09-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The bill seeks to block new proposed rules regarding eligibility for health insurance programs.
  • Current criteria for determining lawful presence for health insurance purposes will remain unchanged.
  • Citizens and eligible individuals can expect no changes to access rules for health programs like Medicare or Medicaid due to this proposal.
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. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11].

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 2025-12-25.

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