H.R. 4142 · 108th Congress

To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to prohibit the approval of section 1115 waivers to provide coverage of childless adults under the State Children's Health Insurance Program.

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2004-04-02
Latest action
2004-04-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Summary

Amends title XXI (State Children's Health Insurance) (SCHIP) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from approving a project under SSA Section 1115 (which authorizes the Secretary to waive certain statutory requirements for conducting research and demonstration projects under Medicaid (SSA title XIX) and SCHIP) that provides for coverage of nonpregnant childless adults with funds made available under the SCHIP program.