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Introduced
07/29/2020
07/29/2020
In Committee
07/29/2020
07/29/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Allows COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) vaccines and treatment, as well as treatment for conditions that may complicate COVID-19 treatment, for uninsured individuals to be covered under Medicaid during the public health emergency. (Currently, state Medicaid programs have the option to cover COVID-19 testing for uninsured individuals.) The bill also (1) specifically allows COVID-19 testing, vaccines, and treatment, as well as treatment for complicating conditions, for certain unlawful aliens to be covered under Medicaid during the public health emergency; and (2) specifies how the value and provision of COVID-19 assistance should be considered with respect to certain governmental programs and requirements.
AI Summary
This bill, the Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act, allows COVID-19 vaccines, treatment, and treatment for conditions that may complicate COVID-19 treatment to be covered under Medicaid for uninsured individuals during the public health emergency. It also specifically allows COVID-19 testing, vaccines, and treatment, as well as treatment for complicating conditions, for certain unlawful aliens to be covered under Medicaid during the public health emergency. The bill also specifies how the value and provision of COVID-19 assistance should be considered with respect to certain governmental programs and requirements.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (6)
Michael Bennet (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Kamala Harris (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Tina Smith (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 07/29/2020)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/4358/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4358/BILLS-116s4358is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4358/BILLS-116s4358is.pdf.pdf |
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