Disaster Relief Medicaid Act: Streamlined Healthcare for Disaster Survivors.
This act aims to simplify access to Medicaid for individuals and families affected by disasters. It introduces streamlined application procedures, ensures continuous coverage, and provides full federal funding to states, helping survivors recover and rebuild their lives.
Key points
Simplified Medicaid Access: Disaster survivors can apply for medical assistance using simpler forms, without extensive documentation requirements.
Continuous Coverage: Once eligible, individuals affected by a disaster will receive continuous medical assistance for two years from the disaster declaration, without re-evaluations.
Expanded Benefits: States can offer additional services like extended mental health care and home and community-based services without typical restrictions.
Full Federal Funding: The federal government will cover 100% of medical assistance and administrative costs for disaster relief, easing the financial burden on states.
Medicare Part B Protection: The disaster relief coverage period will not count towards late enrollment penalties for Medicare Part B.
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