Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act

3/8/2023, 8:12 PM

Congressional Summary of S 439

Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act

This bill increases the Medicaid federal matching rate, also known as the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP), for states and U.S. territories that experience economic downturns (i.e., high unemployment) beginning on or after January 1, 2020, in accordance with specified requirements and limitations. The bill's increase is in addition to previously enacted FMAP increases relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) but may not result in an FMAP greater than 95%.

Current Status of Bill S 439

Bill S 439 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 25, 2021. Bill S 439 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on February 25, 2021.  Bill S 439's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of February 25, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 439

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
22
Democrat Cosponsors
21
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 439

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

American SamoaCardiovascular and respiratory healthCaribbean areaChild healthEconomic performance and conditionsEmergency medical services and trauma careGuamHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntergovernmental relationsMedicaidNorthern Mariana IslandsPuerto RicoState and local financeU.S. territories and protectoratesUnemploymentVirgin Islands

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 439

Coronavirus Medicaid Response ActA bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to increase Federal support to State Medicaid programs during economic downturns, and for other purposes.Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act
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