Kids’ Access to Primary Care Act of 2020

House Bill 6159 - Kids’ Access to Primary Care Act of 2020: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 6159 Kids’ Access to Primary Care Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:17 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 6159

Kids' Access to Primary Care Act of 2020

This bill applies a Medicare payment rate floor to Medicaid primary care services that are provided after the date of enactment of the bill, extends the payment rate to additional types of practitioners (e.g., obstetricians), and establishes other requirements with respect to payment for such services.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6159

Bill HR 6159 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 9, 2020. Bill HR 6159 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 9, 2020. Bill HR 6159's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of March 9, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6159

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6159

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Child health

- Government studies and investigations

- Health personnel

- Health promotion and preventive care

- Medicaid

- Medical tests and diagnostic methods

- Medicare

- Nursing

- Women's health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6159

Kids’ Access to Primary Care Act of 2020

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to renew the application of the Medicare payment rate floor to primary care services furnished under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes.

Kids’ Access to Primary Care Act of 2020