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MI HR0242
Resolution
Status
3/12/2020
Primary Sponsor
Mari Manoogian
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AI Summary
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Urges Congress and the CDC to provide federal financial assistance to Michigan and affected residents to address the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Notes that coordinating the coronavirus response is costly, with the first two months of national response estimated to cost $25 million.
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Expresses concern that uninsured or underinsured patients may face thousands of dollars in out-of-pocket costs for testing, treatment, and hospital care.
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States that unaffordable medical bills could discourage low-income patients from seeking treatment, potentially increasing disease spread.
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Directs transmission of the resolution to the President of the Senate, Speaker of the House, CDC Director, and Michigan's congressional delegation.
Legislative Description
A resolution to urge the Congress of the United States and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to provide financial assistance to the state of Michigan and affected residents to address the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Health Policy
3/12/2020