Bill Sponsor
House Bill 6674
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Medicare Crisis Program Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 1, 2020
Overview
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Introduced
May 1, 2020
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May 1, 2020
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Bill Number
6674
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
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Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
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House Votes (0)
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Medicare Crisis Program Act of 2020

This bill makes a series of changes to health insurance coverage and requirements during the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).

For example, the bill makes several changes to Medicare and Medicare Advantage (MA) during the public health emergency. Among other things, the bill

  • allows all individuals who receive unemployment benefits, and their dependents, to enroll in Medicare if they otherwise do not have health insurance coverage;
  • eliminates cost-sharing for COVID-19 drugs and treatment services under Medicare and MA;
  • eliminates premiums under Medicare and caps overall cost-sharing under Medicare and MA; and
  • establishes a national clearinghouse for the purchase and distribution of COVID-19 personal protective equipment for Medicare providers.

The bill also alters requirements under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and for private health insurers during the emergency. Among other things, the bill

  • requires coverage of COVID-19 vaccines and treatment services under Medicaid and CHIP without cost-sharing;
  • increases the Medicaid Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) that is otherwise applicable during the public health emergency, including for states experiencing economic downturns (i.e., high unemployment);
  • requires private health insurers to cover COVID-19 treatment services without cost-sharing; and
  • requires federal payment to health care providers for the cost of COVID-19 treatment services that are provided to uninsured individuals, based on Medicare payment rates.
Text (1)
Actions (2)
05/01/2020
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and Labor, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
05/01/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:02 PM