To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the National Disaster Medical System, to provide for certain laboratory reimbursement for diagnostic testing for COVID-19 in uninsured individuals.

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Congressional Summary of HR 6232

This bill provides appropriations for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to reimburse, through the National Disaster Medical System, the costs of providing COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) diagnostic testing and services to individuals without health insurance. This system is a coordinated effort by HHS, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, working in collaboration with states and other appropriate public or private entities, that provides health services, health-related social services, and other appropriate services to respond to the needs of victims of a public health emergency.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6232

Bill HR 6232 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 12, 2020. Bill HR 6232 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 12, 2020. Bill HR 6232's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of March 12, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6232

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6232

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Appropriations

- Cardiovascular and respiratory health

- Department of Health and Human Services

- Disaster relief and insurance

- Emergency medical services and trauma care

- Executive agency funding and structure

- Health care costs and insurance

- Health care coverage and access

- Health programs administration and funding

- Infectious and parasitic diseases

- Medical tests and diagnostic methods

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6232

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the National Disaster Medical System, to provide for certain laboratory reimbursement for diagnostic testing for COVID-19 in uninsured individuals.