S. 439

Referred to Committee

Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act

Introduced 2/25/2021•117th Congress•Senate

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

2/25/2021 • Senate

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%.

Introduced in Senate • 2/25/2021

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Health

American SamoaCardiovascular and respiratory healthCaribbean areaChild healthEconomic performance and conditionsEmergency medical services and trauma careGuamHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntergovernmental relationsMedicaidNorthern Mariana IslandsPuerto RicoState and local financeU.S. territories and protectoratesUnemploymentVirgin Islands