House Bill 1353
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 25, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1353
Congress
117
Policy Area
Health
Health
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.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act
This bill increases the Medicaid federal matching rate, also known as the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP), for states and U.S. territories that experience economic downturns (i.e., high unemployment) beginning on or after January 1, 2020, in accordance with specified requirements and limitations. The bill's increase is in addition to previously enacted FMAP increases relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) but may not result in an FMAP greater than 95%.
February 25, 2021
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02/26/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
02/25/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
02/25/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:47:05 PM