H.R. 6042 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to delay the reduction in Federal medical assistance percentage for Medicaid personal care services furnished without an electronic visit verification system, and for other purposes.
H.R. 6042 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Jun 7, 2018, sponsored by Brett Guthrie with 3 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 7, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 115-222
What it does
(Sec. 1) This bill delays by one year (to January 1, 2020) the Medicaid federal matching rate reduction that is scheduled to take effect for states that fail to require an electronic visit verification system for personal care services (services that help certain individuals with basic needs of daily life).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Brett Guthrie (R-KY). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 7, 2018
- Passed the HouseJun 19, 2018
- Passed the SenateJul 17, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentJul 19, 2018
- Became lawJul 30, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-222. (Jul 30, 2018)
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Committees
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