House Bill 2306
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Puerto Rico Medicaid Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 12, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2306
Congress
116
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
Puerto Rico Medicaid Act of 2019
This bill excludes Puerto Rico from the specified Medicaid Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) of 55% for U.S. territories. Under current law, a state's FMAP is generally based on the state's per capita income and may range from 50% to 83%.
The bill also increases Medicaid funding for Puerto Rico beginning in FY2020.
April 12, 2019
04/15/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
04/12/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
04/12/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 7:47:13 PM