H.R. 6148: Patients Over Paperwork Act of 2025

This bill, known as the Patients Over Paperwork Act of 2025, proposes to repeal certain changes made to the Medicaid program regarding eligibility redeterminations. Specifically, it targets Section 71107 of Public Law 119–21, which had amended how Medicaid eligibility is determined and reassessed.

Key Provisions

The main action of the bill involves:

• Repeal of Eligibility Changes: The bill aims to reverse the amendments made to the Medicaid eligibility redetermination process that were introduced under the previous law. This means that the prior rules surrounding how individuals qualify for Medicaid benefits will be reinstated.
• Restoration of Previous Law: The legislation calls for the legal provisions that were altered by the aforementioned section to be restored, allowing the Medicaid program to revert to its prior eligibility assessment methods.

Implications

The repeal could affect various aspects of Medicaid operations, including how often or under what circumstances eligibility is reviewed, which could be beneficial for individuals currently receiving Medicaid coverage and those seeking to apply for it. The specific details on how these eligibility redetermination processes were altered and how they will be restored are key to understanding the full impact of this bill.

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