Also. as I will describe. the legislation is time sensitive. which is why the Senate is considering this bill in an expedited manner. Let me also note that the bill has bipartisan support and passed the House on a voice vote on September 23rd. Also. the small cost of the bill is fully paid for. The first provision would ensure that every elderly or disabled noncitizen dependent on SSI and Medicaid benefits when welfare reform was enacted in August 1996 will remain eligible. The Balanced Budget Act of 1997 grandfathered most legal aliens receiving SSI. However. at that time. a small numberabout 22.000received only a temporary extension. until September 30. 1998. pending a study of their legal status.
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