Medicaid Bump Act
- Last Action
- 7/28/2023
Actions
- 2023-07-28Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 2023-07-25Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2023-07-25Introduced in House
- 2023-07-25Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2023-07-25 (00)
Medicaid Bump Act
This bill increases the Medicaid federal matching rate, also known as the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP), for behavioral health expenses that exceed prior levels (i.e., as of March 31, 2019). The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must specify which services are eligible for the increased FMAP. States must use funds to supplement state funding for programs in effect as of April 1, 2021, and to increase the capacity, efficiency, and quality of services.
Cosponsors (2)
- Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
- David Trone (D-MD)
Subjects
- Congressional oversight
- Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
- Health care quality
- Intergovernmental relations
- Medicaid
- Mental health
- State and local finance
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