Quit Because of COVID-19 Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 22, 2020)
Quit Because of COVID-19 Act
This bill provides for Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage of certain tobacco cessation services during the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), as well as for two years after the emergency period ends.
Specifically, the bill provides for coverage of diagnostic, therapy, and counseling services and pharmacotherapy, including prescription and nonprescription tobacco cessation agents, that are provided under medical supervision and in accordance with specified guidelines. The bill excludes such items and services from cost-sharing and applies an enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate).
What just happenedJun 22, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJun 22, 2020
- Jun 22, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jun 22, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 22, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House