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To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for a temporary increase in Medicaid DSH allotments during the COVID-19 emergency period, and for other purposes.

USA116th CongressHR-6584| House 
| Updated: 4/21/2020
Robin L. Kelly

Robin L. Kelly

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (2)
Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill increases Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) allotments for FY2020 and for the duration of the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). (DSHs are hospitals that receive additional payment under Medicaid for treating a large share of low-income patients.)
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Timeline
Apr 21, 2020
Introduced in House
Apr 21, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • April 21, 2020
    Introduced in House
  • April 21, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6379: Workforce Emergency Response Act of 2020
  • HR 116-8200: EHDC Act of 2020
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHospital careInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedicaidTennessee

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for a temporary increase in Medicaid DSH allotments during the COVID-19 emergency period, and for other purposes.

USA116th CongressHR-6584| House 
| Updated: 4/21/2020
This bill increases Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) allotments for FY2020 and for the duration of the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). (DSHs are hospitals that receive additional payment under Medicaid for treating a large share of low-income patients.)
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Timeline
Apr 21, 2020
Introduced in House
Apr 21, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • April 21, 2020
    Introduced in House
  • April 21, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Robin L. Kelly

Robin L. Kelly

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (2)
Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6379: Workforce Emergency Response Act of 2020
  • HR 116-8200: EHDC Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHospital careInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedicaidTennessee