To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require States to take into account performance when assigning individuals to managed care entities under the Medicaid program.
Bill Summary
Requires states to consider how well managed care entities perform when deciding which entity to assign Medicaid patients to. This means states will have to evaluate the quality of care provided by these entities before making assignments.
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Bill Journey
- Jun 18, 2026
- Jun 18, 2026You Are Here
The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.
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The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.
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If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.
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If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.
Why It Matters
This bill affects Medicaid patients, who may be assigned to higher-performing managed care entities as a result. It also impacts managed care entities, which will be evaluated and potentially gain or lose patients based on their performance.
Impact Areas
Support & Opposition
- Republican1
Documents
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Bill Details
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