Northern Mariana Islands Medicaid Advancement Act
To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to increase the payment limit under Medicaid for the Northern Mariana Islands.
The bill, HB6690, aims to increase the payment limit under Medicaid for the Northern Mariana Islands. This would mean more funding for healthcare services for people in the Northern Mariana Islands who are enrolled in Medicaid. The bill was introduced on December 12, 2025, and has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for further review. The sponsors of the bill are James Moylan and Kimberlyn King-Hinds, both Republicans. The bill is currently in its initial stages, having just been introduced and referred for committee review.
This bill would directly affect residents of the Northern Mariana Islands who depend on Medicaid for their healthcare needs. By increasing the payment limit, the bill seeks to ensure that healthcare providers in the Northern Mariana Islands receive adequate funding to continue providing essential medical services.
As of the latest update on December 12, 2025, the bill has been introduced in the House and referred to the relevant committee. The next steps will involve committee review and potential amendments before it can move forward for a vote.