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H7631Introduced in the House

Requires the EOHHS to disregard an individual’s assets or resources, when determining an individual’s eligibility for any Medicare beneficiary program, contingent on federal approval.

IntroducedHouse Finance

Introduced by Karen Alzate, District 60

What does this bill do?

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Official description

PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- MEDICARE ENROLLMENT - Requires the EOHHS to disregard an individual’s assets or resources, when determining an individual’s eligibility for any Medicare beneficiary program, contingent on federal approval.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 19, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration

  3. Meeting postponed (02/24/2026)

  4. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration

  5. Meeting postponed (03/03/2026)

  6. Committee transferred to House Finance

  7. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/19/2026)

  8. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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