I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1166 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 16, 2017 Mr. Long introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide greater State flexibility and innovation through Medicaid cost-sharing waivers.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicaid Cost-Sharing Waiver Flexibility Act of 2017 . 2. Greater State flexibility and innovation through Medicaid cost-sharing waivers Section 1916(f) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396o(f) ) is amended, in the matter before paragraph (1), by inserting after imposed the following: with respect to individuals who qualify for medical assistance on the basis of being 65 years of age or older, blind, or disabled .