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- H.R.6244
H.R.6244: To amend titles XVIII and XIX to provide for coverage at no cost sharing of COVID-19 testing under the Medicaid program and Children's Health Insurance Program.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 12, 2020
- Latest Major Action March 12, 2020
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 12, 2020
Bill Summary
This bill requires COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) testing and related visits to be covered without cost-sharing under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Medicaid during the public health emergency declared on January 31, 2020.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 12, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| March 12, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) |