HR 6232
To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the National Disaster Medical System, to provide for certain laboratory reimbursement for diagnostic testing for COVID-19 in uninsured individuals.
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Bill overview
This bill aims to ensure that uninsured individuals can access COVID-19 diagnostic testing by requiring the National Disaster Medical System to reimburse laboratories for these tests. The system, coordinated by several federal agencies, will cover the costs of testing for uninsured individuals, matching the reimbursement rates typically provided to physicians and laboratories. Funding for this initiative is authorized through a $1 billion appropriation. This legislation seeks to address disparities in access to testing based on insurance status.
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Tony Cárdenas
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