Medicaid Financing Clarification Act of 2026
- Bill Number
- H.R. 9139
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Health
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-06-04: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-24T16:00:33Z
AI-Generated Summary
Medicaid Financing Clarification Act of 2026
Purpose
This legislation amends Title XIX of the Social Security Act to clarify congressional intent on Medicaid financing policies. It focuses on the use of public funds from state and local sources for matching requirements in Medicaid programs.
Key Provisions
- Amends Section 1902(a)(2) to explicitly include public funds transferred from or certified by political subdivisions as acceptable sources for state Medicaid plans.
- Adds three new definitions to Section 1905:
- Public Funds: Broadly covers state and local resources such as tax revenues, appropriations, fees, grants, interest, fines, bond proceeds, tobacco settlement funds, and patient care revenues. Federal funds cannot be used unless specifically authorized by federal law.
- Political Subdivision: Refers to separate legal entities with governmental functions, including counties, cities, towns, villages, districts, or other local government units.
- Public Agency: Includes any unit of government, such as a state or its political subdivisions.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
The bill introduces explicit statutory definitions and language that were not previously detailed in the Social Security Act. It expands the description of allowable local sources in state plan requirements under Section 1902(a)(2) and provides clarity on terms used in Sections 1902(a)(2) and 1903(w) related to financing.
Potential Impacts
- Government agencies: May affect how state Medicaid agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) review and approve state plans involving local funding sources.
- Citizens: Indirect effects on Medicaid program administration and funding stability at state and local levels.
- No direct impacts on international relations are addressed in the legislation.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- State governments and their Medicaid agencies.
- Local governments and political subdivisions (such as counties and cities).
- Federal agencies responsible for Medicaid oversight.
- Public agencies involved in health care financing.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
The bill provides statutory definitions to reduce ambiguity in Medicaid financing rules. It does not alter core constitutional structures or introduce new federal mandates but aims to standardize interpretation of existing provisions regarding state and local fund transfers.
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Sponsor
Cosponsors (3)
Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2], Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16], Rep. Moran, Nathaniel [R-TX-1]
Recent Actions
- 2026-06-04: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2026-06-04: Introduced in House
- 2026-06-04: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Medicaid Financing Clarification Act of 2026 — issued 2026-06-04 — PDF (3 pages)