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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 of the Social Security Act to improve access to adult vaccines under Medicaid.
AI Summary
This bill, the Helping Adults Protect Immunity (HAPI) Act, aims to improve access to adult vaccines under Medicaid. It does this by:
1) Requiring Medicaid plans to cover adult vaccinations by amending the Social Security Act to include them in the list of required services.
2) Prohibiting cost-sharing (such as deductibles or copayments) for adult vaccines and their administration, to make them more affordable for Medicaid beneficiaries.
3) Providing a 1 percentage point increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) for states when they cover adult vaccines under Medicaid, incentivizing states to offer this coverage.
Overall, the goal is to make it easier for low-income adults to access recommended vaccines through their Medicaid coverage, improving public health outcomes.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
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/2170/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2170/BILLS-117hr2170ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2170/BILLS-117hr2170ih.pdf.pdf |
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