Bill116th CongressFiled Apr 17, 2020Health
H.R. 6538
Modernized Medicine Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 17, 2020)
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.
What just happenedApr 17, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., III [D-MA-4](D-MA)Sponsor
2 cosponsors1 D1 R
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- Introduced in HouseApr 17, 2020
- Apr 17, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House