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To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide a higher Federal matching rate for increased expenditures under Medicaid for mental and behavioral health services, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-324| House 
| Updated: 1/25/2017
Joseph P. Kennedy

Joseph P. Kennedy

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (6)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Medicaid Bump Act of 2017 This bill amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to increase the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) to 90% with respect to increased state Medicaid program expenditures for mental and behavioral health services. In general, a state's FMAP may range from 50% to 83% under current law.
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Timeline
Jan 5, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 5, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 25, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • January 5, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • January 5, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • January 25, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Congressional oversightHealth care costs and insuranceHealth information and medical recordsIntergovernmental relationsMedicaidMental healthState and local finance

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide a higher Federal matching rate for increased expenditures under Medicaid for mental and behavioral health services, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-324| House 
| Updated: 1/25/2017
Medicaid Bump Act of 2017 This bill amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to increase the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) to 90% with respect to increased state Medicaid program expenditures for mental and behavioral health services. In general, a state's FMAP may range from 50% to 83% under current law.
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Timeline
Jan 5, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 5, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 25, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • January 5, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • January 5, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • January 25, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Joseph P. Kennedy

Joseph P. Kennedy

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (6)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightHealth care costs and insuranceHealth information and medical recordsIntergovernmental relationsMedicaidMental healthState and local finance