Bill · H.R. 6951· House(119-HR-6951)

Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act

Age: 82 years

Illinois

Introduced: 1/6/2026
Last activity: 1/6/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by: Janice Schakowsky
Cosponsors: - 24 - 0

Health

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act," aims to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act. It seeks to repeal the requirement for States to establish a Medicaid Estate Recovery Program. Additionally, the bill aims to limit the circumstances under which a State can place a lien on a Medicaid beneficiary's property. The legislation would require States to withdraw existing liens and notify affected individuals or their legal representatives.

Yes· 3 of 9

Would people over 65 be better off under this?+7
Directly protects elderly Medicaid beneficiaries and their families from having their homes and estates seized after receiving long-term care assistance.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+7
Protects low-income individuals and their heirs from losing assets and property due to Medicaid recovery efforts.
Would retired people be better off under this?+7
Protects retirees who utilize Medicaid for long-term care from post-mortem asset recovery against their homes and estates.