Medicaid Moratorium Amendments of 1991
Latest action (29 Oct 1991): Introduced
What this bill does
This bill, titled the Medicaid Moratorium Amendments of 1991, would amend a previous law concerning the Medicaid program. Specifically, it would postpone by one year, until September 30, 1992, any new regulations that change how voluntary contributions and taxes targeted at specific providers are treated within Medicaid. The bill also aims to preserve current rules that allow states to use money from other government entities as part of their spending that qualifies for federal matching funds under Medicaid.
The bill also directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide Congress with a report. This report would cover potential regulations on using voluntary contributions and provider-specific taxes for federal Medicaid matching funds, identify which of these contributions and taxes could be used, and suggest any legislative changes the Secretary deems necessary. The bill is subject to budget compliance provisions.
As of its introduction in October 1991 by Senator Mitch McConnell, this bill has not yet been voted on or advanced in the legislative process. The full text of the bill is not yet publicly available.
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Official summary
Medicaid Moratorium Amendments of 1991 - Amends the Technical and Miscellaneous Revenues Act of 1988 to: (1) delay until September 30, 1992, the issuance of regulations changing the treatment under the Medicaid program (title XIX of the Social Security Act) of voluntary contributions and provider-specific taxes; and (2) maintain current regulations that allow intergovernmental transfers as a source of a State's expenditures for which Federal matching funds are available under the Medicaid program. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to submit to specified congressional committees a report on: (1) regulations to limit the use of voluntary contributions and provider-specific taxes to obtain Federal financial participation; (2) specific types of voluntary contributions and provider-specific taxes that may be used as sources of a State's expenditures for which Federal financial participation is available; and (3) any legislation that the Secretary believes is appropriate. Sets forth budget compliance provisions.
Common questions
- What does S. 1886 do?
- This bill, titled the Medicaid Moratorium Amendments of 1991, would amend a previous law concerning the Medicaid program. Specifically, it would postpone by one year, until September 30, 1992, any new regulations that change how voluntary contributions and taxes targeted at specific providers are treated within Medicaid. The bill also aims to preserve current rules that allow states to use money from other government entities as part of their spending that qualifies for federal matching funds under Medicaid. The bill also directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide Congress with a report. This report would cover potential regulations on using voluntary contributions and provider-specific taxes for federal Medicaid matching funds, identify which of these contributions and taxes could be used, and suggest any legislative changes the Secretary deems necessary. The bill is subject to budget compliance provisions. As of its introduction in October 1991 by Senator Mitch McConnell, this bill has not yet been voted on or advanced in the legislative process. The full text of the bill is not yet publicly available.
- Has S. 1886 become law?
- Not yet. As of 29 Oct 1991, S. 1886 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 1886?
- S. 1886 was sponsored by Sen. Mitch McConnell [R-KY] (Republican-KY), with 23 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 1886?
- Introduced (29 Oct 1991).
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