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Introduced
10/26/2020
10/26/2020
In Committee
10/26/2020
10/26/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve access to adult vaccines under Medicaid. 1
AI Summary
This bill, the Helping Adults Protect Immunity Act (HAPI Act), aims to improve access to adult vaccines under Medicaid. It does this by requiring Medicaid plans to cover adult vaccinations and prohibiting any cost-sharing by Medicaid beneficiaries for these vaccinations. Additionally, the bill provides a 1 percentage point increase in the federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP) for states to cover the cost of adult vaccines under Medicaid. These provisions are intended to encourage greater vaccination rates among Medicaid-eligible adults and help protect their immunity.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 10/26/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/4864/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4864/BILLS-116s4864is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4864/BILLS-116s4864is.pdf.pdf |
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