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Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act

HR 6951 · In committee · last action January 6, 2026

<p><strong>Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act&nbsp;</strong></p><p>This bill prohibits state Medicaid programs from using estate recovery to recoup the costs of benefits. States must withdraw property liens within 90 days of the bill's enactment and notify affected individuals of the&nbsp;withdrawals.</p>

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Janice Schakowsky (D-IL)

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Official summary

<p><strong>Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act&nbsp;</strong></p><p>This bill prohibits state Medicaid programs from using estate recovery to recoup the costs of benefits. States must withdraw property liens within 90 days of the bill's enactment and notify affected individuals of the&nbsp;withdrawals.</p>