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CHIPPER Act

USA117th CongressS-453| Senate 
| Updated: 2/25/2021
Robert P. Casey

Robert P. Casey

Democratic Senator

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (1)
Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)

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 through FY2022 the 11.5% increase to the enhanced federal matching rate, also known as the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP), that is otherwise applicable under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), subject to specified conditions. For example, in order to receive the increased FMAP in FY2021 and FY2022, 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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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-3881
CHIPPER Act
Feb 25, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Feb 25, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Feb 26, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-1390
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-3881
    CHIPPER Act


  • February 25, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 25, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • February 26, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-1390
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-1390: CHIPPER Act
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CHIPPER Act

USA117th CongressS-453| Senate 
| Updated: 2/25/2021
Children's Health Insurance Program Pandemic Enhancement and Relief Act or the CHIPPER Act This bill extends through FY2022 the 11.5% increase to the enhanced federal matching rate, also known as the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP), that is otherwise applicable under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), subject to specified conditions. For example, in order to receive the increased FMAP in FY2021 and FY2022, 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

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-3881
CHIPPER Act
Feb 25, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Feb 25, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Feb 26, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-1390
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-3881
    CHIPPER Act


  • February 25, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 25, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • February 26, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-1390
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Robert P. Casey

Robert P. Casey

Democratic Senator

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (1)
Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-1390: CHIPPER Act
  • 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