H.R. 7453: Criminals’ Loss of Eligibility and Assistance Networks Act

This bill, titled the Criminals’ Loss of Eligibility and Assistance Networks Act (CLEAN Act), proposes two main changes regarding the eligibility of sex offenders for certain healthcare financial assistances:

Changes to Health Coverage Refundable Credit

The bill modifies the Internal Revenue Code to exclude sex offenders from being eligible for the refundable credit for coverage under qualified health plans. Specifically:

• If an individual or their spouse is classified as a sex offender according to the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006, they will not qualify for this tax credit.
• This change will take effect for taxable years that end after the bill becomes law.

Modifications to Medicaid Eligibility

The bill also updates the Social Security Act to make sex offenders ineligible for federally funded medical assistance under Medicaid. Key points include:

• It adds a definition of "sex offender" to the list of individuals for whom states are not required to provide medical assistance.
• States are granted the option to elect not to offer medical assistance to individuals classified as sex offenders.
• This change will apply to individuals enrolled or reenrolled under a state Medicaid plan on or after the bill's enactment date.

Overall, the bill aims to restrict access to certain health care financial assistance programs for individuals identified as sex offenders. The intent is to prevent these individuals from benefitting from specific health coverage credits and federally funded medical services.

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