Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act This bill increases the Medicaid 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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Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act
USA116th CongressHR-6539| House
| Updated: 4/17/2020
Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act This bill increases the Medicaid 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%.
American SamoaCardiovascular and respiratory healthCaribbean areaEconomic performance and conditionsEmergency medical services and trauma careGuamInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntergovernmental relationsMedicaidNorthern Mariana IslandsPuerto RicoState and local financeUnemploymentU.S. territories and protectoratesVirgin Islands