House Bill 6538
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Modernized Medicine Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 17, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6538
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
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.
April 17, 2020
04/17/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
04/17/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:11 PM