Bills · S 2244
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2244Health
Excluding Illegal Aliens from Medicaid Act
INTRO JUL 10· LAST ACTION JUL 10
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it could significantly change how states manage their Medicaid programs and the healthcare services available to certain immigrant populations. If it becomes law, states that currently provide health benefits or financial aid for health insurance to immigrants who are not considered "qualified aliens" would face a choice: either continue their programs and lose a portion of federal Medicaid matching funds, or change their policies to avoid the financial penalty.
This could lead to increased financial burdens on affected states or a reduction in healthcare access for the specific immigrant populations previously covered by state programs. It also reflects an ongoing debate about federal versus state responsibility for healthcare funding and immigrant services, potentially shifting more costs or responsibilities to states or to individuals themselves if state programs are cut.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Changes the effective date for certain alien Medicaid eligibility rules from October 1, 2026, to July 4, 2025.
This means a previous law that impacts who is eligible for Medicaid based on immigration status would take effect over a year sooner than originally planned.
PROVISION 02
Reduces the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) for states designated as 'specified states' starting July 4, 2025.
States defined as 'specified states' would receive a lower share of federal funding for certain Medicaid expansion populations, impacting state budgets.
PROVISION 03
Defines a 'specified state' as one that provides state general fund financial assistance for health insurance or comprehensive health benefits coverage to certain aliens who are not 'qualified aliens' (excluding legally residing children or pregnant women).
This definition determines which states will lose federal Medicaid funding if they continue to provide these specific healthcare services or financial aid.
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R· Kentucky
YRS IN OFFICE
15
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 10
Introduced in Senate
JUL 10
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2244
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 10, 2025
Last actionJul 10, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FINANCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 10, 2025
Senate BillS 2244Health
Excluding Illegal Aliens from Medicaid Act
INTRODUCED JUL 10, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 10, 2025
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