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H.R. 5698, The Restoring the Partnership for County Health Care Costs Act of 2008
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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
Restoring the Partnership for County Health Care Costs Act of 2008 - Amends titles XVI (Supplementary Security Income) (SSI), XVIII (Medicare), XIX (Medicaid), and XXI (State Children's Health Insurance Program) (SCHIP) to allow benefits under such titles for persons in custody in a public institution pending disposition of charges.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 4/4/2008: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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