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Introduced
11/02/2020
11/02/2020
In Committee
11/02/2020
11/02/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve access to adult vaccines under Medicaid. 1
AI Summary
This bill, the Helping Adults Protect Immunity Act (HAPI Act), aims to improve access to adult vaccines under Medicaid. It does this by: 1) requiring Medicaid plans to cover adult vaccinations; 2) prohibiting cost-sharing (e.g., copays) for these vaccinations; and 3) increasing the federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP) by 1 percentage point for states providing Medicaid coverage of the adult vaccines described in the bill. The bill seeks to make it easier and more affordable for Medicaid beneficiaries to receive recommended adult immunizations.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 11/02/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8725/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8725/BILLS-116hr8725ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8725/BILLS-116hr8725ih.pdf.pdf |
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