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HR 4974 117th Congress House Health

State Public Option Act

Introduced: August 6, 2021 Introduced by: Schrier, Kim Democratic · Washington See on congress.gov
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Aug 9, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Aug 6, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Aug 6, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Aug 6, 2021
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

State Public Option Act

This bill allows residents who are not already eligible for Medicaid and not concurrently enrolled in other health insurance coverage to buy into a state Medicaid plan beginning January 1, 2022, at the option of the state. State Medicaid programs may set premiums and cost-sharing requirements for such coverage in accordance with specified limitations.

The bill also (1) provides the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) to every state that expands Medicaid coverage for individuals who are newly eligible under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, regardless of when such expansion takes place; and (2) requires state Medicaid programs to cover comprehensive reproductive health care services, including abortion services.

What's happening now August 9, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 12
All 12 Democratic 12