Bill · H.R. 4384· House(119-HR-4384)
Excluding Illegal Aliens from Medicaid Act
- Introduced
- 7/14/2025
- Last activity
- 7/14/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- W. Steube
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, called the "Excluding Illegal Aliens from Medicaid Act," aims to change Medicaid eligibility for certain aliens and modify payments to states that offer healthcare to these individuals. It moves up the date when certain aliens become ineligible for Medicaid and adjusts how the federal government pays states that provide healthcare to aliens who are not "qualified aliens." These changes would take effect starting July 4, 2025.
Yes
No question was scored yes.
The opposite· 3 of 6
Would immigrants be better off under this?-5
This bill is explicitly aimed at excluding certain immigrants from Medicaid coverage.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?-4
The bill decreases access to healthcare for specific non-qualified aliens by limiting Medicaid eligibility.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-3
Low-income non-qualified aliens may lose access to healthcare benefits.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
There are no explicitly stated positive impacts for individuals or groups of people within the United States in the provided bill text.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Reduced Healthcare Access for Some Aliens: Section 2 and Section 3(1)(B) could negatively impact aliens who are not "qualified aliens" by limiting their access to Medicaid and healthcare coverage in states that currently provide it. This could lead to poorer health outcomes for these individuals and increased strain on other social services.
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Financial Burden on States: Section 3(1)(A) may reduce federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP) for states that provide financial assistance or comprehensive health benefits coverage to aliens who are not "qualified aliens." This could put a financial strain on these states, potentially leading to cuts in other essential services or increased taxes for residents.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants-5Good For Hispanic Americans-3Good For Low Income Households-3
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access-4Increases Medicaid Funding-3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Pathway To Citizenship-2
- 7/14/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House
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