Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act

Senate Bill 439 - Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2023-03-08T20:12:44Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 439 Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act 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 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%.

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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

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 439

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- American Samoa

- Cardiovascular and respiratory health

- Caribbean area

- Child health

- Economic performance and conditions

- Emergency medical services and trauma care

- Guam

- Health care costs and insurance

- Health care coverage and access

- Infectious and parasitic diseases

- Intergovernmental relations

- Medicaid

- Northern Mariana Islands

- Puerto Rico

- State and local finance

- U.S. territories and protectorates

- Unemployment

- Virgin Islands

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 439

Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act

A 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