HB6029: Disaster Relief Medicaid Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To provide Medicaid assistance to individuals and families affected by a disaster or emergency, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
The Disaster Relief Medicaid Act would extend Medicaid health insurance coverage to individuals and families affected by disasters or emergencies. Medicaid is a government health program for low-income people. The bill aims to help disaster victims access medical care during and after emergencies. It was introduced by nine members of Congress but has not yet advanced to . The bill addresses a gap where disaster survivors may lose health coverage or struggle to pay for emergency medical treatment.
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HB6029: Disaster Relief Medicaid Act
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Sponsors
Jimmy Panetta
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (8)
Jill Tokuda
Jasmine Crockett
Lisa Rochester
Eleanor Norton
Gwen Moore