To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to increase the State share of the recovery of certain overpayments under the Medicaid program.
Latest action (28 Sep 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 10626, introduced by Representative Thomas Kean, is titled "To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to increase the State share of the recovery of certain overpayments under the Medicaid program." In plain terms, this legislation proposes a change to how states receive a portion of money recovered from incorrect payments made within the Medicaid program. The specific details of the proposed increase and which types of overpayments are affected are not yet available as the full text of the bill has not been published.
The bill would primarily affect state governments that administer Medicaid programs. By increasing the state's share of recovered overpayments, it could alter the financial incentives for states to pursue and reclaim these funds. The impact on Medicaid beneficiaries or healthcare providers is not detailed in the provided information.
Currently, H.R. 10626 has been introduced in the 119th Congress. Its status is "Introduced," with the latest action being its introduction on September 28, 2026. For the bill to potentially become law, it would need to be considered by committees, potentially pass both the House of Representatives and the Senate, and then be signed by the President.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 28, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10626 do?
- This bill, H.R. 10626, introduced by Representative Thomas Kean, is titled "To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to increase the State share of the recovery of certain overpayments under the Medicaid program." In plain terms, this legislation proposes a change to how states receive a portion of money recovered from incorrect payments made within the Medicaid program. The specific details of the proposed increase and which types of overpayments are affected are not yet available as the full text of the bill has not been published. The bill would primarily affect state governments that administer Medicaid programs. By increasing the state's share of recovered overpayments, it could alter the financial incentives for states to pursue and reclaim these funds. The impact on Medicaid beneficiaries or healthcare providers is not detailed in the provided information. Currently, H.R. 10626 has been introduced in the 119th Congress. Its status is "Introduced," with the latest action being its introduction on September 28, 2026. For the bill to potentially become law, it would need to be considered by committees, potentially pass both the House of Representatives and the Senate, and then be signed by the President.
- Has H.R. 10626 become law?
- Not yet. As of 28 Sep 2026, H.R. 10626 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10626?
- H.R. 10626 was sponsored by Rep. Thomas Kean [R-NJ7] (Republican-NJ), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10626?
- Introduced (28 Sep 2026).
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