House Bill 1390
117th Congress(2021-2022)
CHIPPER Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 25, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
1390
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.
Susan Wild
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Children's Health Insurance Program Pandemic Enhancement and Relief Act or the CHIPPER Act
This bill extends through FY2022 the 11.5% increase to the enhanced federal matching rate, also known as the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP), that is otherwise applicable under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), subject to specified conditions. For example, in order to receive the increased FMAP in FY2021 and FY2022, a state must cover, without cost-sharing, testing and treatment for COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), including vaccines, specialized equipment, and therapies.
February 25, 2021
02/26/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
02/25/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
02/25/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:47:03 PM