H.R. 6584
Referred to CommitteeTo amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for a temporary increase in Medicaid DSH allotments during the COVID-19 emergency period, and for other purposes.
Introduced 4/21/2020•116th Congress•House
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
4/21/2020 • House
Summary
This bill increases Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) allotments for FY2020 and for the duration of the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). (DSHs are hospitals that receive additional payment under Medicaid for treating a large share of low-income patients.)
Introduced in House • 4/21/2020
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Policy Area: Health
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHospital careInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedicaidTennessee
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Originated in the House
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April 21, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House4/21/2020