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US S2639

US S2639
State Public Option Act


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Introduced
08/05/2021
In Committee
08/05/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To establish a State public option through Medicaid to pro- vide Americans with the choice of a high-quality, low- cost health insurance plan.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a state public option through Medicaid to provide Americans with the choice of a high-quality, low-cost health insurance plan. The key provisions include: - Allowing states to offer Medicaid coverage to residents who are not concurrently enrolled in other health insurance plans, with provisions for payment of premiums and cost-sharing. - Providing a 90% federal match for administrative expenses related to the Medicaid buy-in program. - Allowing advanced premium tax credits to apply to the Medicaid buy-in plans. - Requiring states to develop standardized metrics to measure Medicaid beneficiary access and satisfaction. - Renewing the requirement for Medicaid to pay primary care providers at Medicare rates and expanding the providers covered. - Increasing the federal Medicaid match for coverage of newly eligible individuals. - Requiring Medicaid coverage of comprehensive reproductive health services, including abortion.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (19)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 08/05/2021)

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