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Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act
Recent Bills/Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act

Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act

IntroducedJanuary 6, 2026
Introduced7 months ago
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Senate
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Health
Why This Matters

The Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act changes how states handle Medicaid costs after a beneficiary dies. It aims to protect people's property from being taken to pay back Medicaid expenses.

If you or a family member relies on Medicaid, your property could be safer from being taken to repay medical costs.
Who this affects
Medicaid recipients · Families of Medicaid recipients
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill ends the requirement for states to recover Medicaid costs from a person's estate after they pass away.
  2. 2It limits when states can place liens on the property of Medicaid beneficiaries.
  3. 3States must remove existing liens within 90 days of the bill becoming law.
  4. 4The bill prevents states from collecting back payments for medical assistance after it is enacted.
Read the detailed summary

Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act This bill prohibits state Medicaid programs from using estate recovery to recoup the costs of benefits. States must withdraw property liens within 90 days of the bill's enactment and notify affected individuals of the withdrawals.

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Bills must pass the House, Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.
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IntroducedCurrentJan 6

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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President

The President

Donald Trump
President
Awaiting Vote
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