HR 6273
Protecting Vulnerable Americans in Times of Crisis Act of 2020
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Bill overview
The Protecting Vulnerable Americans in Times of Crisis Act of 2020 aims to bolster Medicaid funding during the COVID-19 pandemic. It increases the federal share of Medicaid costs for all states and territories by 8 percentage points for each quarter of the emergency period, provided certain eligibility standards and access requirements are maintained. Additionally, the bill provides increased Medicaid funding to U.S. territories for fiscal years 2020 and 2021, adjusting allotments based on population and need.
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G. K. Butterfield
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