To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to permit States to ensure coverage without a 5-year delay of certain children and pregnant women under the Medicaid program and SCHIP.

Summary

Amends titles XIX (Medicaid) and XXI (State Children's Health Insurance) (SCHIP) to permit states to elect to provide Medicaid and SCHIP coverage without a five-year delay of certain children and pregnant women lawfully residing in the United States (including battered individuals) who are otherwise eligible for such assistance.

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Timeline

1. 13 January 2009

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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2. 13 January 2009

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   Introduced in House

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3. 13 January 2009

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   Introduced in House

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4. 14 January 2009

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

   Source: Committee

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• Introduced in House · 13 January 2009 · Official file

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• Introduced in House (text)

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Sponsors

• GENE GREEN · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24] · D · Sponsor
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