Modernized Medicine Act
United States116th CongressHR-6538House of Representatives
Updated: Apr 17, 2020
Summary
Modernized Medicine Act This bill increases the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) for Medicaid telehealth services that are furnished during the public health emergency declared on January 31, 2020, relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). In order to receive the increased FMAP, state Medicaid programs must provide coverage that is consistent with Medicare coverage of telehealth services.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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