H.R. 4047 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
To use historical averages to calculate the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage for disaster affected States for purposes of the Medicaid Program.
H.R. 4047 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Nov 6, 2009, sponsored by Joseph Cao with 8 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Nov 6, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 8
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), with respect to a state in the calculation for it of the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP), to substitute the state's average historical per capita income for a year in any instance for which the Secretary would use the state's per capita income for such year if: (1) in such year the state's per capita income exceeds the average historical per capita income b…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Joseph Cao (R-LA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 7 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 6, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Nov 7, 2009)
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