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, national emergency, or public health emergency. In particular, the bill provides for specific coverage under Medicaid for individuals who meet specified income eligibility standards and 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 or emergency declaration. State Medicaid programs must provide 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. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must contract with a nonprofit to evaluate the impact of the bill's implementation.
Child healthDisaster relief and insuranceDrug, alcohol, tobacco useGovernment studies and investigationsHealth 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 servicePerformance measurementPoverty and welfare assistanceSex and reproductive healthState and local financeState and local government operationsUnemploymentWomen's health
Disaster Relief Medicaid Act
USA118th CongressS-3120| Senate
| Updated: 10/24/2023
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, national emergency, or public health emergency. In particular, the bill provides for specific coverage under Medicaid for individuals who meet specified income eligibility standards and 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 or emergency declaration. State Medicaid programs must provide 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. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must contract with a nonprofit to evaluate the impact of the bill's implementation.
Child healthDisaster relief and insuranceDrug, alcohol, tobacco useGovernment studies and investigationsHealth 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 servicePerformance measurementPoverty and welfare assistanceSex and reproductive healthState and local financeState and local government operationsUnemploymentWomen's health