CHIPPER Act
USA116th CongressS-3881| Senate
| Updated: 6/3/2020
Robert P. Casey
Democratic Senator
Pennsylvania
Cosponsors (2)
Finance Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Children's Health Insurance Program Pandemic Enhancement and Relief Act or the CHIPPER Act This bill extends the 11.5% increase to the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) that is otherwise applicable under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) through FY2021, in accordance with specified conditions. For example, in order to receive the increased FMAP in FY2021, a state must cover, without cost-sharing, testing and treatment for COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), including vaccines, specialized equipment, and therapies.
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Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Health
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthChild healthEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth technology, devices, suppliesImmunology and vaccinationInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntergovernmental relationsMedical tests and diagnostic methodsPoverty and welfare assistanceState and local financeState and local government operations
CHIPPER Act
USA116th CongressS-3881| Senate
| Updated: 6/3/2020
Children's Health Insurance Program Pandemic Enhancement and Relief Act or the CHIPPER Act This bill extends the 11.5% increase to the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) that is otherwise applicable under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) through FY2021, in accordance with specified conditions. For example, in order to receive the increased FMAP in FY2021, a state must cover, without cost-sharing, testing and treatment for COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), including vaccines, specialized equipment, and therapies.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Robert P. Casey
Democratic Senator
Pennsylvania
Cosponsors (2)
Finance Committee
Health
Related Bills
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthChild healthEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth technology, devices, suppliesImmunology and vaccinationInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntergovernmental relationsMedical tests and diagnostic methodsPoverty and welfare assistanceState and local financeState and local government operations