LINE Act
Medicaid: Blocking Data Sharing with Immigration Enforcement
The LINE Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to two House committees for review, which is where it is waiting for further action. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
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Key Points
- This bill stops federal health agencies from sharing personal information about Medicaid members with immigration officers. It specifically prevents the Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services from handing over data to groups like U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
- The policy protects private details like names, addresses, and health records that are collected when someone signs up for Medicaid. Under this rule, that information cannot be used to help enforce immigration laws or find people for deportation.
- The goal of the bill is to make sure people with low incomes feel safe applying for and using government health insurance. Supporters believe that if people fear their data will be shared with law enforcement, they might avoid seeing a doctor or getting necessary medical care.
- This rule would apply to all states and covers any person enrolled in a Medicaid plan or a related waiver program. It ensures that health data stays private and is only used for medical and insurance purposes rather than police work.
Milestones
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
LINE Act
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