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Prohibiting Federal Funds for Facilities Discriminating Based on COVID-19 Vaccination Status

This bill aims to ensure that medical facilities cannot refuse treatment to patients based on their COVID-19 vaccination status. If a facility denies treatment for this reason, it will lose access to all federal funding, including Medicare and Medicaid funds. This guarantees citizens access to healthcare regardless of whether they are vaccinated or not.
Key points
Medical facilities are prohibited from refusing treatment to an individual based on their COVID-19 vaccination status.
Facilities violating this prohibition will lose access to all Federal funds, including Medicare and Medicaid.
The Act protects citizens' right to equal access to healthcare services.
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Additional Information
COVID–19 Vaccination Non-Discrimination Act
Print number: S 420
Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
Process start date: 2023-02-14