HR 6797
116th Congress
House
Health
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Child health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
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
CHIPPER Act
Introduced: May 8, 2020
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Everywhere this bill has been
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 8, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 8, 2020
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Children's Health Insurance Program Pandemic Enhancement and Relief Act or the CHIPPER Act
This bill 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.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Committees of jurisdiction
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