Explanation of H.R. 8354 in Layman's Terms
Explanation of H.R. 8354 in Layman's Terms
This bill aims to stop the use of federal Medicaid funds for non-emergency transportation to access services for which federal funding is not allowed. Non-emergency transportation refers to trips that are not urgent or life-threatening. The bill specifically targets transportation to access medical care or services related to abortions.
The bill would amend certain sections of the Social Security Act to prevent federal financial participation in these non-emergency transportation expenses. States would no longer have the option to use federal funds for transportation to access services where federal funding is prohibited.
The changes proposed in this bill would take effect for transportation provided on or after the date of the bill's enactment.