Medicaid Bump Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (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 21, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 20, 2021
- May 21, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - May 20, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - May 20, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 20, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House