H.R. 5067 (107th): Compact of Free Association Children’s Health Improvement Act of 2002

Introduced:
Jul 08, 2002 (107th Congress, 2001–2002)
Sponsor:
Rep. Patsy Mink [D-HI2]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on July 8, 2002, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jul 08, 2002
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Energy and Commerce

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Full Title

To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to permit States the option of coverage of aliens who are citizens covered under the Compact of Free Association legally residing in the United States under the Medicaid Program and the State children's health insurance program (SCHIP).

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Last updated Jul 08, 2002.
4 pages

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7/8/2002--Introduced.
Compact of Free Association Children's Health Improvement Act of 2002 - Amends titles XIX (Medicaid) and XXI (State Children's Health Insurance) (SCHIP) of the Social Security Act to grant States the option of covering under the Medicaid and SCHIP programs certain categories of eligible women and child resident aliens who are citizens covered under the Compact of Free Association.

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