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Introduced
08/12/2020
08/12/2020
In Committee
08/12/2020
08/12/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of comprehensive tobacco cessation services under such titles, and for other purposes. This bill provides for Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage of certain tobacco cessation services during the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), as well as for two years after the emergency period ends. Specifically, the bill provides for coverage of diagnostic, therapy, and counseling services and pharmacotherapy, including prescription and nonprescription tobacco cessation agents, that are provided under medical supervision and in accordance with specified guidelines. The bill excludes such items and services from cost-sharing and applies an enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate).
AI Summary
This bill provides for Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage of certain tobacco cessation services during the COVID-19 public health emergency and for two years after the emergency period ends. Specifically, it requires Medicaid and CHIP to cover diagnostic, therapy, and counseling services as well as pharmacotherapy, including prescription and over-the-counter tobacco cessation products, that are provided under medical supervision and in accordance with specified guidelines. The bill also excludes such services from cost-sharing and applies an enhanced federal matching rate for Medicaid coverage of these services.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 08/12/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/4524/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4524/BILLS-116s4524is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4524/BILLS-116s4524is.pdf.pdf |
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