Medicaid Bump Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 20, 2021)
Medicaid Bump Act
This bill increases the Medicaid federal matching rate, also known as the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP), for behavioral health expenses that exceed prior levels (i.e., as of March 31, 2019). The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must specify which services are eligible for the increased FMAP. States must use funds to supplement state funding for programs in effect as of April 1, 2021, and to increase the capacity, efficiency, and quality of services.
What just happenedMay 20, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMay 20, 2021
- May 20, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - May 20, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate