Territories Health Care Improvement Act

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Bill Number

HR 3631

Introduced

Jul 9, 2019

Latest Action

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

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Topics

Accounting and auditing Congressional oversight Fraud offenses and financial crimes Guam Health Health care coverage and access Health information and medical records Health programs administration and funding Medicaid Northern Mariana Islands Puerto Rico Samoa State and local finance U.S. territories and protectorates Virgin Islands

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Summary

Territories Health Care Improvement Act

This bill makes a series of changes relating to Medicaid funding for U.S. territories, including by (1) establishing a specific funding cap through FY2023 for Puerto Rico and through FY2025 for the other U.S. territories, (2) establishing program integrity measures and reporting requirements relating to the use of funds, and (3) increasing the applicable Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., the federal matching rate).

Actions

Jul 11, 2019

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Jul 11, 2019

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 10, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 9, 2019

Introduced in House
Jul 9, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 20, 2019

Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Health Prior to Introduction and Referral.

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