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Medicaid Changes: Excluding Illegal Aliens and State Funding Impact

This bill accelerates the effective date for excluding non-qualified aliens from Medicaid. It also alters federal funding rules for states that provide healthcare or financial assistance for health insurance to these individuals, potentially affecting healthcare access in some areas.
Key points
Non-qualified aliens will be excluded from Medicaid starting July 4, 2025, instead of October 1, 2026.
States providing healthcare or financial assistance for health insurance to non-qualified aliens may receive reduced federal Medicaid funding.
Definitions of 'alien' and 'qualified alien' are clarified in the context of healthcare benefits access.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4384
Sponsor: Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]
Process start date: 2025-07-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Excluding Illegal Aliens from Medicaid Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4384.

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 2025-07-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Non-qualified aliens will be excluded from Medicaid starting July 4, 2025, instead of October 1, 2026.
  • States providing healthcare or financial assistance for health insurance to non-qualified aliens may receive reduced federal Medicaid funding.
  • Definitions of 'alien' and 'qualified alien' are clarified in the context of healthcare benefits access.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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