Coronavirus Relief for Seniors and People with Disabilities Act of 2020 This bill expands support programs for older adults and individuals with disabilities during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency. Specifically, the bill provides supplemental appropriations for (1) the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for quality improvement and laboratory certification activities; (2) the Administration on Community Living to expand nutrition and other programs for older adults; and (3) the Department of Agriculture to provide food packages to low-income, elderly individuals. The funds are designated as an emergency requirement and are therefore exempt from discretionary funding limits and other budget enforcement rules. In addition, the bill (1) temporarily requires state Medicaid programs to provide Medicare cost-sharing assistance to certain individuals who qualify for, or are enrolled in, the low-income subsidy program under the Medicare prescription drug benefit; and (2) authorizes a grant program to support Medicaid home- and community-based services during the public health emergency. The bill also allows states to transfer funds, in greater amounts and without prior approval, between congregate and home-delivered nutrition programs, The Department of Health and Human Services must prioritize home-delivered nutrition services for individuals who are unable to obtain nutrition as a result of the emergency, such as those under quarantine, just as it prioritizes delivery to individuals who are homebound by illness.
AgingAppropriationsCardiovascular and respiratory healthDepartment of AgricultureDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDisability assistanceEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee leaveExecutive agency funding and structureFamily servicesFood assistance and reliefGovernment information and archivesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesHome and outpatient careIndian social and development programsInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntergovernmental relationsLicensing and registrationsLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careMedicaidMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicareMental healthMinority healthNutrition and dietSocial Security AdministrationSocial security and elderly assistanceSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsState and local financeWages and earnings
Coronavirus Relief for Seniors and People with Disabilities Act of 2020
USA116th CongressS-3544| Senate
| Updated: 3/19/2020
Coronavirus Relief for Seniors and People with Disabilities Act of 2020 This bill expands support programs for older adults and individuals with disabilities during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency. Specifically, the bill provides supplemental appropriations for (1) the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for quality improvement and laboratory certification activities; (2) the Administration on Community Living to expand nutrition and other programs for older adults; and (3) the Department of Agriculture to provide food packages to low-income, elderly individuals. The funds are designated as an emergency requirement and are therefore exempt from discretionary funding limits and other budget enforcement rules. In addition, the bill (1) temporarily requires state Medicaid programs to provide Medicare cost-sharing assistance to certain individuals who qualify for, or are enrolled in, the low-income subsidy program under the Medicare prescription drug benefit; and (2) authorizes a grant program to support Medicaid home- and community-based services during the public health emergency. The bill also allows states to transfer funds, in greater amounts and without prior approval, between congregate and home-delivered nutrition programs, The Department of Health and Human Services must prioritize home-delivered nutrition services for individuals who are unable to obtain nutrition as a result of the emergency, such as those under quarantine, just as it prioritizes delivery to individuals who are homebound by illness.
AgingAppropriationsCardiovascular and respiratory healthDepartment of AgricultureDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDisability assistanceEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee leaveExecutive agency funding and structureFamily servicesFood assistance and reliefGovernment information and archivesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesHome and outpatient careIndian social and development programsInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntergovernmental relationsLicensing and registrationsLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careMedicaidMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicareMental healthMinority healthNutrition and dietSocial Security AdministrationSocial security and elderly assistanceSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsState and local financeWages and earnings