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Disaster Relief Medicaid Act

USA117th CongressS-2646| Senate 
| Updated: 8/5/2021
Robert P. Casey

Robert P. Casey

Democratic Senator

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (5)
Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Disaster Relief Medicaid Act This bill establishes a series of programs and requirements relating to Medicaid coverage of individuals affected by a federally declared major disaster. In particular, the bill provides for specific disaster relief coverage under Medicaid for individuals who meet specified income eligibility standards and, during the seven-day period preceding the disaster, were either residents of the impacted area or were employed in the impacted area (and subsequently lost employment). Coverage is effective for two years after the date of the disaster declaration. State Medicaid programs must provide disaster relief coverage that is at least as comprehensive as the state's Medicaid coverage and the Medicaid coverage of the individual's home state, as applicable. The bill applies a 100% Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) to such coverage and related administrative expenses.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1754
Disaster Relief Medicaid Act
Aug 5, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Aug 5, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Aug 9, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4937
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1754
    Disaster Relief Medicaid Act


  • August 5, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


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


  • August 9, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4937
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4937: Disaster Relief Medicaid Act
Child healthDisaster relief and insuranceDrug, alcohol, tobacco useGovernment information and archivesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth programs administration and fundingHome and outpatient careHomelessness and emergency shelterIntergovernmental relationsInternet, web applications, social mediaMedicaidMedicareMental healthNational and community servicePoverty and welfare assistanceSex and reproductive healthState and local financeState and local government operationsUnemploymentWomen's health

Disaster Relief Medicaid Act

USA117th CongressS-2646| Senate 
| Updated: 8/5/2021
Disaster Relief Medicaid Act This bill establishes a series of programs and requirements relating to Medicaid coverage of individuals affected by a federally declared major disaster. In particular, the bill provides for specific disaster relief coverage under Medicaid for individuals who meet specified income eligibility standards and, during the seven-day period preceding the disaster, were either residents of the impacted area or were employed in the impacted area (and subsequently lost employment). Coverage is effective for two years after the date of the disaster declaration. State Medicaid programs must provide disaster relief coverage that is at least as comprehensive as the state's Medicaid coverage and the Medicaid coverage of the individual's home state, as applicable. The bill applies a 100% Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) to such coverage and related administrative expenses.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1754
Disaster Relief Medicaid Act
Aug 5, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Aug 5, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Aug 9, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4937
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1754
    Disaster Relief Medicaid Act


  • August 5, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


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


  • August 9, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4937
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Robert P. Casey

Robert P. Casey

Democratic Senator

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (5)
Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4937: Disaster Relief Medicaid Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Child healthDisaster relief and insuranceDrug, alcohol, tobacco useGovernment information and archivesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth programs administration and fundingHome and outpatient careHomelessness and emergency shelterIntergovernmental relationsInternet, web applications, social mediaMedicaidMedicareMental healthNational and community servicePoverty and welfare assistanceSex and reproductive healthState and local financeState and local government operationsUnemploymentWomen's health