Bill · S. 2524· Senate(119-S-2524)

Restoring Essential Healthcare Act

Age: 68 years

Minnesota

Introduced: 7/29/2025
Last activity: 7/29/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsored by: Tina Smith
Cosponsors: - 28 - 0

Health

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is titled the "Restoring Essential Healthcare Act." Its primary purpose is to amend Public Law 119-21. The legislation seeks to repeal the prohibition on making payments under the Medicaid program to certain entities. By repealing Section 71113 of Public Law 119-21, the bill allows for payments for specific items or services. This change applies to the period between the enactment of Public Law 119-21 and the enactment of this new section.

Yes· 3 of 5

Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes?+5
The bill allows Medicaid funds to be used for items or services provided by entities that were previously prohibited from receiving payments.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+4
By removing payment prohibitions, the bill facilitates access to specific medical items or services covered under Medicaid.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
The bill supports the distribution of medical services to those in lower economic brackets who utilize Medicaid.