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Puerto Rico Health Care Fairness, Accountability, and Beneficiary Access Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-3371| House 
| Updated: 6/20/2019
Nydia M. Velázquez

Nydia M. Velázquez

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (8)
Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Jose E. Serrano (Democratic)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Puerto Rico Health Care Fairness, Accountability, and Beneficiary Access Act of 2019 This bill alters certain funding and payment mechanisms, and establishes several requirements, for Puerto Rico's Medicaid program. Among other changes, the bill increases the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 55% to 83% through FY2029; beginning in FY2030, the FMAP must be calculated in the same manner as for states (i.e., based on per capita income). Puerto Rico must also expand its Medicaid program to include certain items, services, and populations that states are already required to cover; failure to do so results in a reduction of the applicable FMAP. Additionally, beginning in FY2025, the bill excludes Puerto Rico from a Medicaid funding cap that currently applies to U.S. territories.
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Timeline
Jun 19, 2019
Introduced in House
Jun 19, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 20, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • June 19, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • June 19, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • June 20, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

AgingCongressional oversightHealth care coverage and accessHome and outpatient careInfrastructure developmentLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careMedicaidMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthPerformance measurementPuerto RicoU.S. territories and protectorates

Puerto Rico Health Care Fairness, Accountability, and Beneficiary Access Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-3371| House 
| Updated: 6/20/2019
Puerto Rico Health Care Fairness, Accountability, and Beneficiary Access Act of 2019 This bill alters certain funding and payment mechanisms, and establishes several requirements, for Puerto Rico's Medicaid program. Among other changes, the bill increases the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 55% to 83% through FY2029; beginning in FY2030, the FMAP must be calculated in the same manner as for states (i.e., based on per capita income). Puerto Rico must also expand its Medicaid program to include certain items, services, and populations that states are already required to cover; failure to do so results in a reduction of the applicable FMAP. Additionally, beginning in FY2025, the bill excludes Puerto Rico from a Medicaid funding cap that currently applies to U.S. territories.
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Timeline
Jun 19, 2019
Introduced in House
Jun 19, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 20, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • June 19, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • June 19, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • June 20, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nydia M. Velázquez

Nydia M. Velázquez

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (8)
Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Jose E. Serrano (Democratic)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AgingCongressional oversightHealth care coverage and accessHome and outpatient careInfrastructure developmentLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careMedicaidMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthPerformance measurementPuerto RicoU.S. territories and protectorates