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Quit Because of COVID-19 Act
2/8/2022, 11:14 PM
Congressional Summary of HR 7286
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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).
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Current Status of Bill HR 7286
Bill HR 7286 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 22, 2020. Bill HR 7286 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 22, 2020. Bill HR 7286's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of June 22, 2020
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7286
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
41Democrat Cosponsors
39Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7286
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Child health
- Drug therapy
- Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Health care costs and insurance
- Health care coverage and access
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Medicaid
- Medical tests and diagnostic methods
- Prescription drugs
- State and local government operations
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7286
Quit Because of COVID-19 Act
To amend title XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of comprehensive tobacco cessation services under such titles, and for other purposes.
Quit Because of COVID-19 Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7286
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