H.R. 5698 would amend titles XVI, XVIII, XIX, and XXI of the Social Security Act to remove inmate limitations on Medicaid, Medicare, SSI, and SCHIP benefits for persons in custody pending disposition of charges.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log in to editRestoring the wikiPartnership for County Health Care Costs Act of 2008 - Amends titles XVI (Supplementary Security Income) (SSI), XVIII (Medicare), XIX (Medicaid), and be the firstXXI (State Children's Health Insurance Program) (SCHIP) to provideallow benefits under such titles for persons in custody in a detailed summarypublic institution pending disposition of the bill!)charges.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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(Log inLatest Major Action: 4/16/2008: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to edit the wikiSubcommittee on Income Security and be the first to update the status of the bill!)Family Support.
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== Points in Favor ==

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