LINE Act

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.

Impact Analysis

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