H.R. 5961 would amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to place a general eligibility ceiling of 250 percent of the poverty level on gross income for eligibility for benefits under Medicaid and SCHIP.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log in to edit the wikiMedicaid and beSCHIP Abuse Prevention Act of 2008 - Amends titles XIX (Medicaid) and XXI (State Children's Health Insurance) (SCHIP) of the firstSocial Security Act to provideplace a<ss></ss> ceiling on an invidiual's eligibility for Medicaid and SCHIP benefits at a detailed summarygross family income that is not more than 250% of the bill!)poverty level.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 5/5/2008:5/6/2008: Referred to House committee.subcommittee. Status: Referred to the House CommitteeSubcommittee on Energy and Commerce.Health.
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