What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is HR 6029.
Disaster Relief Medicaid Act: New Healthcare Access for Survivors
This act introduces new rules for Medicaid access for individuals affected by disasters and emergencies. It simplifies obtaining healthcare benefits, including home-based and mental health care, for residents of disaster-stricken areas and those who lost employment due to a disaster. States will receive full federal funding for these services.
Key points
Expanded Medicaid Access: Individuals affected by disasters, including those with lower incomes, children, pregnant individuals, and people with disabilities, can more easily access medical assistance.
Simplified Applications and Immediate Aid: The act introduces streamlined application forms and allows for immediate medical assistance (presumptive eligibility) after a disaster.
Long-Term Support: Medical assistance will be available for two years from the disaster declaration, with potential extensions for pregnant individuals and those awaiting permanent eligibility decisions.
Mental Health and Home Care Support: States can offer extended mental health and care coordination services, as well as home and community-based services, without additional restrictions.
Full Federal Funding: The federal government will cover 100% of medical assistance and administrative costs for disaster survivors, easing the financial burden on states.
Protection from Medicare Part B Late Enrollment Penalties: The disaster relief coverage period will not count towards the period for which late enrollment penalties for Medicare Part B are calculated.
Status:
Expired
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