Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 25, 2021)
Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act
This bill increases the Medicaid federal matching rate, also known as the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP), for states and U.S. territories that experience economic downturns (i.e., high unemployment) beginning on or after January 1, 2020, in accordance with specified requirements and limitations. The bill's increase is in addition to previously enacted FMAP increases relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) but may not result in an FMAP greater than 95%.
What just happenedFeb 26, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 25, 2021
- Feb 26, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Feb 25, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Feb 25, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 25, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House