HR 1771 — To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to count portions of income from annuities of a community spouse as income available to institutionalized spouses for purposes of eligibility for medical assistance, and for other purposes.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 1771 do?

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to count portions of income from annuities of a community spouse as income available to institutionalized spouses for purposes of eligibility for medical assistance, and for other purposes. This bill amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act with respect to the payment of income from a qualifying annuity in determining the Medicaid eligibility of an institutionalized spouse. One-half of the income from such an annuity made either solely or partly in the name of the community spouse. shall be considered available to the institutionalized spouse. If payment of income is made in the names of the community spouse and another person or persons, one-half of the proportion of the community spouses's interest in that income shall also be considered available to the institutionalized spouse.

Who sponsors HR 1771?

HR 1771 is sponsored by Markwayne Mullin (R).

What is the current status of HR 1771?

This bill died with 114th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

Where can I track HR 1771?

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