Bill117th CongressFiled Oct 21, 2021Health
S. 3050
Equity in Pretrial Health Coverage Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Oct 21, 2021)
Equity in Pretrial Health Coverage Act
This bill allows an otherwise eligible individual who is in custody pending disposition of charges (i.e., pretrial detainees) to receive health care benefits through Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
What just happenedOct 21, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA](D-MA)Sponsor
7 cosponsors7 D
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- Introduced in SenateOct 21, 2021
- Oct 21, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - Oct 21, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate