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US HR6273

US HR6273
Protecting Vulnerable Americans in Times of Crisis Act of 2020


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Introduced
03/13/2020
In Committee
03/13/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to increase allotments under the Medicaid program for territories of the United States, to provide for a temporary increase in the Federal medical assistance percentage for States under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes. This bill increases the Medicaid Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) for all states and U.S. territories during the public health emergency declared on January 31, 2020, relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), in accordance with specified conditions. For example, in order to receive the increased FMAP, a state Medicaid program may not require standards for eligibility that are more restrictive than the standards that were in effect on January 1, 2020. The bill also increases Medicaid funding for U.S. territories for FY2020-FY2021.

AI Summary

This bill increases the Medicaid Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) for all states and U.S. territories during the COVID-19 public health emergency, as long as the states meet certain conditions, such as not imposing more restrictive Medicaid eligibility standards than were in place on January 1, 2020. The bill also increases Medicaid funding for U.S. territories for fiscal years 2020 and 2021.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 03/13/2020)

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