Northern Mariana Islands Medicaid Advancement Act

# Northern Mariana Islands Medicaid Advancement Act (HR 6690) - Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill would increase federal Medicaid funding for the Northern Mariana Islands by removing a spending cap that currently limits how much the territory can receive. Specifically, it would require the Northern Mariana Islands to receive the same Medicaid funding cap as American Samoa starting in fiscal year 2026. Medicaid is the federal health insurance program for low-income individuals and families. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily affects residents of the Northern Mariana Islands, a U.S.

territory in the Pacific Ocean, by potentially expanding their access to Medicaid-funded healthcare services. It also impacts the federal budget and the territories' healthcare systems. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. It was introduced by Representative Kimberlyn King-Hinds, a Republican delegate representing the Northern Mariana Islands.