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US SB2071
Bill
Status
Introduced
6/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Richard Blumenthal
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AI Summary
- Requires State Medicaid plans to provide medical assistance to relief-eligible survivors of disasters beginning January 1, 2027, with coverage lasting 2 years from the disaster declaration date
- Defines eligible disasters as major disasters declared by the President under the Stafford Act, national emergencies under the National Emergencies Act, or public health emergencies declared by HHS Secretary
- Sets income eligibility at 133% of the poverty line (200% for pregnant individuals, children, or disability benefit recipients), and excludes unemployment compensation and FEMA individual assistance grants from income calculations
- Provides 100% federal matching payments for medical assistance to relief-eligible survivors, administrative costs, and all Medicaid services provided to residents of direct impact areas during relief coverage periods
- Authorizes $10 million annually for fiscal years 2027-2032 for grants to establish Home and Community-Based Services Emergency Response Corps in up to 5 states
Legislative Description
Disaster Relief Medicaid Act
Health
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
6/12/2025
Committee Referrals
Finance6/12/2025
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