Senate Bill 3799
116th Congress(2019-2020)
HEAL for Immigrant Women and Families Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 21, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3799
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 Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Health Equity and Access under the Law for Immigrant Women and Families Act of 2020 or the HEAL Immigrant Women and Families Act of 2020
This bill extends Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program coverage to individuals lawfully present in the United States who otherwise meet eligibility requirements. Individuals granted federally authorized presence also are required to maintain minimum essential health insurance coverage and are eligible for health insurance exchanges, reduced cost sharing, premium subsidies, and premium tax credits.
May 21, 2020
05/21/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
05/21/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:42:38 PM