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S.4524: Quit Because of COVID–19 Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Aug. 12, 2020
- Latest Major Action Aug. 12, 2020
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- Introduced in Senate - Aug. 12, 2020
Bill Summary
Quit Because of COVID-19 Act This bill provides for Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage of certain tobacco cessation services during the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), as well as for two years after the emergency period ends. Specifically, the bill provides for coverage of diagnostic, therapy, and counseling services and pharmacotherapy, including prescription and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Aug. 12, 2020 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| Aug. 12, 2020 |
Introduced in the Senate by Thomas R. Carper (D-Del.) |