Contact Congress about H.R. 9345: Medicaid Equal Standards Act

Many adults would have to pass an asset test to get Medicaid expansion coverage. States could set stricter limits than the federal rule. The change would start on January 1, 2029.

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Medicaid Equal Standards Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Latest action on H.R. 9345: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects adults who get Medicaid through the expansion program and have some savings, property, or other resources. It also affects states, because they would have to check assets when people apply and during regular eligibility reviews. The effects would be strongest in states that choose stricter limits than the federal standard.

Why this matters: This bill matters because it could change who can get Medicaid even when their income is low. People with savings or other countable assets above the limit could lose coverage or fail to enroll. States could make the rules stricter, so access could differ more from state to state. The bill could also affect state budgets, federal Medicaid spending, and whether people feel safe saving money for emergencies.

Key provisions in H.R. 9345

• Every state Medicaid program would have to check assets for affected adults in the Medicaid expansion group before granting coverage.
• States would use Supplemental Security Income rules as the starting point for counting assets. Supplemental Security Income is a federal benefit program for people with very low income and limited resources.
• In 2029, one affected person could have up to $10,000 in countable assets. For married people, the limit would be doubled to $20,000.
• The asset limit would stay the same most years. Starting in 2033, it would rise every fourth year based on inflation over the past four years, using the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers.
• States could make the test stricter. They could set a lower asset limit or count asset types that Supplemental Security Income rules usually ignore.

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What is H.R. 9345?

Many adults would have to pass an asset test to get Medicaid expansion coverage. States could set stricter limits than the federal rule. The change would start on January 1, 2029.

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