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US HR6232
US HR6232To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the National Disaster Medical System, to provide for certain laboratory reimbursement for diagnostic testing for COVID-19 in uninsured individuals.
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Introduced
03/12/2020
03/12/2020
In Committee
03/12/2020
03/12/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the National Disaster Medical System, to provide for certain laboratory reimbursement for diagnostic testing for COVID-19 in uninsured individuals. This bill provides appropriations for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to reimburse, through the National Disaster Medical System, the costs of providing COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) diagnostic testing and services to individuals without health insurance. This system is a coordinated effort by HHS, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, working in collaboration with states and other appropriate public or private entities, that provides health services, health-related social services, and other appropriate services to respond to the needs of victims of a public health emergency.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the National Disaster Medical System, to provide reimbursement for the costs of providing COVID-19 diagnostic testing and services to individuals without health insurance. The bill appropriates $1 billion to carry out this reimbursement, which will be paid at the same rate as the Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule under the Social Security Act. An "uninsured individual" is defined as someone not enrolled in a federal health care program or a group health plan or health insurance coverage.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 03/12/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6232/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6232/BILLS-116hr6232ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6232/BILLS-116hr6232ih.pdf.pdf |
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