Protect Medicaid Act

# Protect Medicaid Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The Protect Medicaid Act would prevent the federal government from paying for administrative costs related to Medicaid coverage for immigrants who are ineligible for the program based on their immigration status. Currently, the federal government shares costs with states for Medicaid administration. This bill would change that for cases involving undocumented immigrants or others deemed ineligible due to immigration status. The bill also requires the Department of Health and Human Services to report information about which states are providing health benefits to these individuals. **Who It Affects:** This bill primarily affects undocumented immigrants and other non-citizens who don't qualify for Medicaid under federal law, as well as states that currently use their own funds to provide health coverage to these populations.

States like California and New York that offer state-funded health programs to ineligible immigrants could see reduced federal reimbursement for administrative expenses. Healthcare providers and Medicaid programs in these states could also be indirectly affected. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee (as of the 119th Congress) and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. This means it remains in the early stages of the legislative process and may not advance further.