To provide for coverage of testing for COVID-19 at no cost sharing for Indians receiving health services through the Indian Health Service, and for other purposes.

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Bill Number

HR 6261

Introduced

Mar 12, 2020

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.

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Topics

Cardiovascular and respiratory health Emergency medical services and trauma care Health care costs and insurance Health care coverage and access Health programs administration and funding Indian social and development programs Infectious and parasitic diseases Medical tests and diagnostic methods Minority health Native Americans

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Summary

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to cover, during the public health emergency and without cost-sharing, COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) testing and related visits for Native Americans, including Alaska Natives, who receive health services through the Indian Health Service (IHS), regardless of whether the COVID-19 services are covered under IHS.

Actions

Apr 1, 2020

Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Mar 12, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 12, 2020

Introduced in House

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