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US HR6261
US HR6261To provide for coverage of testing for COVID-19 at no cost sharing for Indians receiving health services through the Indian Health Service, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
03/12/2020
03/12/2020
In Committee
04/01/2020
04/01/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To provide for coverage of testing for COVID-19 at no cost sharing for Indians receiving health services through the Indian Health Service, and for other purposes. This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to cover, during the public health emergency and without cost-sharing, COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) testing and related visits for Native Americans, including Alaska Natives, who receive health services through the Indian Health Service (IHS), regardless of whether the COVID-19 services are covered under IHS.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to cover, during the public health emergency and without cost-sharing, COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) testing and related visits for Native Americans, including Alaska Natives, who receive health services through the Indian Health Service (IHS), regardless of whether the COVID-19 services are covered under IHS.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States. (on 04/01/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6261/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6261/BILLS-116hr6261ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6261/BILLS-116hr6261ih.pdf.pdf |
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