House Bill 871
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Expand Medicaid Now Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 5, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
871
Congress
117
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
Expand Medicaid Now Act
This bill temporarily increases the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) for states that elect to participate in Medicaid expansion (pursuant to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act) if they have not already done so.
February 5, 2021
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02/08/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
02/05/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
02/05/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 7:58:48 PM