H.R. 1390 117th Congress House

CHIPPER Act

Official title: To increase support for State Children's Health Insurance programs during the COVID-19 emergency, and for other purposes.

Introduced: February 25, 2021 See on congress.gov

Health Cardiovascular and respiratory healthChild healthEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth care costs and insurance

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Health care coverage and accessHealth technology, devices, suppliesImmunology and vaccinationInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntergovernmental relationsMedical tests and diagnostic methodsPoverty and welfare assistanceState and local financeState and local government operations

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Feb 26, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Feb 25, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Feb 25, 2021

Introduced in House

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Latest action February 26, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Children's Health Insurance Program Pandemic Enhancement and Relief Act or the CHIPPER Act

This bill extends through FY2022 the 11.5% increase to the enhanced federal matching rate, also known as the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP), that is otherwise applicable under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), subject to specified conditions. For example, in order to receive the increased FMAP in FY2021 and FY2022, a state must cover, without cost-sharing, testing and treatment for COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), including vaccines, specialized equipment, and therapies.

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