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S.1798: TIKES Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 25, 2021
- Latest Major Action May 25, 2021
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- Introduced in Senate - May 25, 2021
Bill Summary
Telehealth Improvement for Kids' Essential Services Act or the TIKES Act This bill requires several agencies to promote and evaluate the use of telehealth under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Specifically, the bill requires (1) the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to issue guidance to states on ways to increase access to telehealth; (2) the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission to study the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 25, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| May 25, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Thomas R. Carper (D-Del.) |