House Bill 6273
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Protecting Vulnerable Americans in Times of Crisis Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 13, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6273
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
Protecting Vulnerable Americans in Times of Crisis Act of 2020
This bill increases the Medicaid Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) for all states and U.S. territories during the public health emergency declared on January 31, 2020, relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), in accordance with specified conditions. For example, in order to receive the increased FMAP, a state Medicaid program may not require standards for eligibility that are more restrictive than the standards that were in effect on January 1, 2020.
The bill also increases Medicaid funding for U.S. territories for FY2020-FY2021.
March 13, 2020
03/13/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
03/13/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:17:30 PM