WASHINGTON, DC - The Subcommittee on Health, chaired by Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), announced a hearing for Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, at 10 a.m. in room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled, “Strengthening Medicaid and Prioritizing the Most Vulnerable."
The hearing will examine discussion drafts of three commonsense Medicaid reform bills. Similar legislation was introduced by committee members last Congress. These bills include: ending Medicaid benefits for lottery jackpot winners, closing a loophole that lets married couples shelter assets to qualify for Medicaid, and helping states who are forced to provide temporary Medicaid coverage for individuals who are unlawfully present. A portion of the savings from the legislation would be directed to reduce waiting lists for the most vulnerable in the Medicaid program, like those with disabilities.
“Medicaid is a critical safety net program that serves some of the most vulnerable patients in our districts. President Obama’s health law upended the longstanding federal-state partnership of the Medicaid program by prioritizing able-bodied adults over those most in need," said Chairman Burgess. “It is critical that Congress refocus taxpayer dollars on the most vulnerable to ensure that they get the care they need. These bills are a great start in our effort to rebuild our health care system, clean up the mess left by the previous administration, and improve the Medicaid program."
The Majority Memorandum, witness list, and witness testimony for the hearing will be available here as they are posted. See Also
* Strengthening Medicaid and Prioritizing the Most Vulnerable
