Senate Bill 2622
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Quit Because of COVID–19 Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Aug 5, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2622
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 Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Quit Because of COVID-19 Act
This bill provides for Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage of certain tobacco cessation services.
Specifically, the bill provides for coverage, without cost-sharing, of diagnostic, therapy, and counseling services and pharmacotherapy, including prescription and nonprescription tobacco cessation agents, that are provided under medical supervision and in accordance with specified guidelines. It also applies a 100% Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) for such items and services during the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 and for two years after the emergency period ends.
August 5, 2021
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08/05/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
08/05/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 1, 2023 8:17:37 PM