US SB3881 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: Introduced on June 3 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-06-03 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on June 3 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-06-03 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Extends the 11.5% increase to the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) that is otherwise applicable under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) through FY2021, in accordance with specified conditions. For example, in order to receive the increased FMAP in FY2021, a state must cover, without cost-sharing, testing and treatment for COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), including vaccines, specialized equipment, and therapies.
Title
CHIPPER Act Children’s Health Insurance Program Pandemic Enhancement and Relief Act
Sponsors
| Sen. Robert Casey [D-PA] | Sen. Chris Van Hollen [D-MD] | Sen. Doug Jones [D-AL] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-06-03 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
Same As/Similar To
HB6797 (Same As) 2020-05-08 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Subjects
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Child health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health technology, devices, supplies
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Intergovernmental relations
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Poverty and welfare assistance
State and local finance
State and local government operations
Child health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health technology, devices, supplies
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Intergovernmental relations
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Poverty and welfare assistance
State and local finance
State and local government operations
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/3881/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3881/BILLS-116s3881is.pdf |
