Bill116th CongressFiled Feb 28, 2019Health
H.R. 1447
Medicaid Equality Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 28, 2019)
Medicaid Equality Act of 2019
This bill repeals, beginning in 2020, the enhanced federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP) that currently applies to every state that expands Medicaid coverage for individuals who are newly eligible under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Under current law, the enhanced FMAP is equivalent to 93% in 2019 and 90% thereafter.
What just happenedMar 1, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6](R-WI)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseFeb 28, 2019
- Mar 1, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House