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Introduced
03/23/2021
03/23/2021
In Committee
03/24/2021
03/24/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of comprehensive tobacco cessation services under such titles, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Social Security Act to require Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to cover comprehensive tobacco cessation services, including counseling and FDA-approved medications, at no cost to the patient. The bill also requires states to monitor and promote the use of these tobacco cessation services, and provides 100% federal reimbursement for the coverage and outreach efforts during the COVID-19 emergency period. Additionally, the bill prohibits states from requiring prior authorization for tobacco cessation drugs under Medicaid and CHIP.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (62)
Lisa Blunt Rochester (D)*,
Alma Adams (D),
Nanette Barragán (D),
Karen Bass (D),
Carolyn Bourdeaux (D),
Joaquin Castro (D),
Judy Chu (D),
Yvette Clarke (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
Angie Craig (D),
Madeleine Dean (D),
Diana DeGette (D),
Mark DeSaulnier (D),
Adriano Espaillat (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Ruben Gallego (D),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Jahana Hayes (D),
Jared Huffman (D),
Hank Johnson (D),
Kaiali'i Kahele (D),
Raja Krishnamoorthi (D),
Ann Kuster (D),
Barbara Lee (D),
Carolyn Maloney (D),
Donald McEachin (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Gregory Meeks (D),
Grace Meng (D),
Stephanie Murphy (D),
Grace Napolitano (D),
Joe Neguse (D),
Marie Newman (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Tom O'Halleran (D),
Ilhan Omar (D),
Chris Pappas (D),
Dean Phillips (D),
Mark Pocan (D),
Ayanna Pressley (D),
Jamie Raskin (D),
Deborah Ross (D),
Lucille Roybal-Allard (D),
Raul Ruiz (D),
Bobby Rush (D),
Mary Gay Scanlon (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Darren Soto (D),
Marilyn Strickland (D),
Tom Suozzi (D),
Bennie Thompson (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Paul Tonko (D),
Ritchie Torres (D),
Lori Trahan (D),
David Trone (D),
Lauren Underwood (D),
Juan Vargas (D),
Nydia Velázquez (D),
Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D),
Susan Wild (D),
Nikema Williams (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 03/24/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/2125/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2125/BILLS-117hr2125ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2125/BILLS-117hr2125ih.pdf.pdf |
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