HR 6462
Emergency Medicaid for Coronavirus Treatment Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Emergency Medicaid for Coronavirus Treatment Act, aims to ensure that state Medicaid programs cover individuals diagnosed with diseases during declared national emergencies. Specifically, it expands Medicaid coverage to include treatment and testing for diseases declared as emergencies by the President, both retroactively and moving forward. The bill guarantees continued eligibility for medical assistance related to these diseases after the emergency period ends. This legislation was introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Gilbert Ray, Jr. Cisneros
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