S 1688 · 109th Congress · Health

Hurricane Katrina Medicaid and SCHIP Relief Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-09-12· Sponsored by Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX]· Senate

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Latest: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 210.(2005-09-13)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Hurricane Katrina Medicaid and SCHIP Relief Act of 2005 - Provides that, during the Hurricane Katrina disaster period, any affected state may provide medical assistance, under a state Medicaid plan under title XIX of the Social Security Act (SSA), without submitting a state plan amendment, to an adult Katrina Survivor, or to a child Katrina Survivor, under SSA title XXI (State Child Health Insurance Program) (SCHIP). Applies to the area of residence (or former residence) of a Katrina Survivor a federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP) during the disaster period of 100% for Medicaid or SCHIP assistance provided, and costs directly attributable to all related administrative activities. Excludes the disaster relief period in computing the Medicare part B late enrollment penalty. Extends the initial enrollment period for prescription drug plans under Medicare part D (Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program) to at least May 15, 2007. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish premium and cost-sharing documentation rules for Katrina Survivors which take into account the loss and unavailability of documents due to Hurricane Katrina. Requires the Secretary to p…

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1 Republican