Combating Deceptive Practices in Assistance Programs Act of 2026
Rep. Schweikert Introduces Bill to Tighten Medicaid Rules for Personal Care Services
This bill was recently introduced and is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes or hearings scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Programs
This bill would add a new federal requirement that Medicaid beneficiaries must be unable to perform three or more activities of daily living to qualify for personal care services. Many current recipients who need help with only one or two ADLs could lose access to these home-based services. Personal care services are a critical tool for keeping people out of costly nursing homes, so losing them could force some beneficiaries into institutional care or leave them without needed support at home.
“is amended by inserting ``who is unable to perform 3 or more activities of daily living (as defined in section 7702B(c)(2)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) and'' after ``to an individual''.”
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Combating Deceptive Practices in Assistance Programs Act of 2026
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