H.R. 6538
Referred to CommitteeModernized Medicine Act
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
4/17/2020 • House
Summary
Modernized Medicine Act
This bill increases the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) for Medicaid telehealth services that are furnished during the public health emergency declared on January 31, 2020, relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). In order to receive the increased FMAP, state Medicaid programs must provide coverage that is consistent with Medicare coverage of telehealth services.
Introduced in House • 4/17/2020
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Originated in the House
Introduced
April 17, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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