Modernized Medicine Act
Sponsored By: Representative Kennedy, Joseph P., III [D-MA-4]
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Summary
Modernized Medicine Act This bill increases the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) for Medicaid telehealth services that are furnished during the public health emergency declared on January 31, 2020, relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). In order to receive the increased FMAP, state Medicaid programs must provide coverage that is consistent with Medicare coverage of telehealth services.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Kennedy, Joseph P., III [D-MA-4]
MA • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6]
MI • R
Sponsored 4/17/2020
Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE]
DE • D
Sponsored 4/17/2020
Roll Call Votes
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