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Quit Because of COVID–19 Act

USA117th CongressS-2622| Senate 
| Updated: 8/5/2021
Thomas R. Carper

Thomas R. Carper

Democratic Senator

Delaware

Cosponsors (1)
Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Quit Because of COVID-19 Act This bill provides for Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage of certain tobacco cessation services. Specifically, the bill provides for coverage, without cost-sharing, of diagnostic, therapy, and counseling services and pharmacotherapy, including prescription and nonprescription tobacco cessation agents, that are provided under medical supervision and in accordance with specified guidelines. It also applies a 100% Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) for such items and services during the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 and for two years after the emergency period ends.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4524
Quit Because of COVID–19 Act
Mar 29, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2185
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Aug 5, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Aug 5, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4524
    Quit Because of COVID–19 Act


  • March 29, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2185
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • August 5, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 5, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 117-4486: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022
  • HR 117-2125: Quit Because of COVID–19 Act
  • HR 117-2185: Quit Because of COVID–19 Act
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthChild healthDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug therapyEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth promotion and preventive careInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedicaidMedical tests and diagnostic methodsPoverty and welfare assistancePrescription drugsState and local government operationsU.S. territories and protectorates

Quit Because of COVID–19 Act

USA117th CongressS-2622| Senate 
| Updated: 8/5/2021
Quit Because of COVID-19 Act This bill provides for Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage of certain tobacco cessation services. Specifically, the bill provides for coverage, without cost-sharing, of diagnostic, therapy, and counseling services and pharmacotherapy, including prescription and nonprescription tobacco cessation agents, that are provided under medical supervision and in accordance with specified guidelines. It also applies a 100% Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) for such items and services during the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 and for two years after the emergency period ends.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4524
Quit Because of COVID–19 Act
Mar 29, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2185
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Aug 5, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Aug 5, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4524
    Quit Because of COVID–19 Act


  • March 29, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2185
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • August 5, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 5, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Thomas R. Carper

Thomas R. Carper

Democratic Senator

Delaware

Cosponsors (1)
Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 117-4486: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022
  • HR 117-2125: Quit Because of COVID–19 Act
  • HR 117-2185: Quit Because of COVID–19 Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthChild healthDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug therapyEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth promotion and preventive careInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedicaidMedical tests and diagnostic methodsPoverty and welfare assistancePrescription drugsState and local government operationsU.S. territories and protectorates