H.R. 5979 (112th): Medicaid Accountability and Care Act of 2012

Introduced:
Jun 20, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Bill Cassidy [R-LA6]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:
This bill was re-introduced as H.R. 1853 on May 07, 2013. See H.R. 1853 for current action on this subject.

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Status

This bill was introduced on June 20, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jun 20, 2012
Referred to Committee Jun 20, 2012
Cosponsors
2 cosponsors (2R) (show)
Committees

House Energy and Commerce

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Full Title

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to reform payment to States under the Medicaid program.

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Last updated Jun 20, 2012.
41 pages

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6/20/2012--Introduced.
Medicaid Accountability and Care Act of 2012 - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to revise payments to states under the Medicaid program, including granting an option to receive Medicare payments for full-benefit dual eligible individuals (who are eligible for Medicare benefits under SSA title XVIII as well as Medicaid).

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