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Medicaid Bump Act

USA117th CongressS-1727| Senate 
| Updated: 5/20/2021
Tina Smith

Tina Smith

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (1)
Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Medicaid Bump Act This bill increases the Medicaid federal matching rate, also known as the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP), for behavioral health expenses that exceed prior levels (i.e., as of March 31, 2019). The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must specify which services are eligible for the increased FMAP. States must use funds to supplement state funding for programs in effect as of April 1, 2021, and to increase the capacity, efficiency, and quality of services.
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Timeline
May 20, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 20, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 21, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3450
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • May 20, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 20, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • May 21, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3450
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3450: Medicaid Bump Act
Congressional oversightDrug, alcohol, tobacco useHealth care qualityIntergovernmental relationsMedicaidMental healthState and local finance

Medicaid Bump Act

USA117th CongressS-1727| Senate 
| Updated: 5/20/2021
Medicaid Bump Act This bill increases the Medicaid federal matching rate, also known as the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP), for behavioral health expenses that exceed prior levels (i.e., as of March 31, 2019). The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must specify which services are eligible for the increased FMAP. States must use funds to supplement state funding for programs in effect as of April 1, 2021, and to increase the capacity, efficiency, and quality of services.
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Timeline
May 20, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 20, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 21, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3450
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • May 20, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 20, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • May 21, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3450
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Tina Smith

Tina Smith

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (1)
Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3450: Medicaid Bump Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightDrug, alcohol, tobacco useHealth care qualityIntergovernmental relationsMedicaidMental healthState and local finance