HR 31 118th Congress House

COVER Now Act

Official title: To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for a demonstration project under the Medicaid program for political subdivisions of States to provide… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for a demonstration project under the Medicaid program for political subdivisions of States to provide medical assistance for the expansion population under such program, and for other purposes.

Introduced: January 9, 2023 Introduced by: Doggett, Lloyd Democratic · Texas See on congress.gov

Health Congressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsIntergovernmental relationsMedicaid

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Jan 9, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Jan 9, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Jan 9, 2023

Introduced in House

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Latest action January 9, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Cover Outstanding Vulnerable Expansion-eligible Residents Now Act or the COVER Now Act

This bill establishes a demonstration program to allow local governments to provide health benefits to the Medicaid expansion population in states that have not expanded Medicaid.

Under the program, local governments may provide coverage for individuals who are newly eligible for Medicaid under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (i.e., the Medicaid expansion population) for a maximum of 10 years, or until their respective states expand Medicaid. The bill provides a 100% federal matching rate for the first three years of program participation.

The bill prohibits states from taking certain actions against participating localities, such as withholding funding, increasing taxes, or restricting provider participation. States that violate these requirements are subject to certain funding penalties.

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