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Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act

USA117th CongressS-439| Senate 
| Updated: 2/25/2021
Robert P. Casey

Robert P. Casey

Democratic Senator

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (22)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Jon Tester (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4108
Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act
Feb 25, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Feb 25, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Feb 26, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-1353
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4108
    Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act


  • February 25, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 25, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • February 26, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-1353
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 117-352: Health Care Improvement Act of 2021
  • HR 117-1353: Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act
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Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act

USA117th CongressS-439| Senate 
| Updated: 2/25/2021
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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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4108
Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act
Feb 25, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Feb 25, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Feb 26, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-1353
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4108
    Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act


  • February 25, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 25, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • February 26, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-1353
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Robert P. Casey

Robert P. Casey

Democratic Senator

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (22)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Jon Tester (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 117-352: Health Care Improvement Act of 2021
  • HR 117-1353: Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
American SamoaCardiovascular and respiratory healthCaribbean areaChild healthEconomic performance and conditionsEmergency medical services and trauma careGuamHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntergovernmental relationsMedicaidNorthern Mariana IslandsPuerto RicoState and local financeUnemploymentU.S. territories and protectoratesVirgin Islands