HR 6584 · 116th Congress · Health

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for a temporary increase in Medicaid DSH allotments during the COVID-19 emergency period, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2020-04-21· Sponsored by Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]· House

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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.(2020-04-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] This bill increases Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) allotments for FY2020 and for the duration of the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). (DSHs are hospitals that receive additional payment under Medicaid for treating a large share of low-income patients.)…

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Cosponsors (2)

2 Democrats
Rep. Gomez, Jimmy [D-CA-34]CA
Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]IL