SAME Act of 2021

Hozzl · 2023-03-08T20:12:48Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 245 SAME Act of 2021 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/8/2023, 8:12 PM

Congressional Summary of S 245

States Achieve Medicaid Expansion Act of 2021 or the SAME Act of 2021

This bill provides an enhanced federal matching rate to every state that expands Medicaid coverage for individuals who are newly eligible under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, regardless of when such expansion takes place.

Under current law, the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) is equivalent to 100% in 2014 through 2016, 95% in 2017, 94% in 2018, 93% in 2019, and 90% thereafter. The bill retains this enhanced FMAP, but bases it on a term of years rather than on specific dates.

The bill applies retroactively.

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Current Status of Bill S 245

Bill S 245 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 4, 2021. Bill S 245 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on February 4, 2021. Bill S 245's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of February 4, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 245

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 245

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Medicaid

- State and local finance

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 245

SAME Act of 2021

A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide the same level of Federal matching assistance for every State that chooses to expand Medicaid coverage to newly eligible individuals, regardless of when such expansion takes place, and for other purposes.

SAME Act of 2021

States Achieve Medicaid Expansion Act of 2021