HR-6244 : Still Just a Bill


This bill requires COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) testing and related visits to be covered without cost-sharing under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Medicaid during the public health emergency declared on January 31, 2020.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-03-12IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2020-03-12IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Health
Related Subjects
  • Cardiovascular and respiratory health
  • Child health
  • Emergency medical services and trauma care
  • Health care costs and insurance
  • Health care coverage and access
  • Infectious and parasitic diseases
  • Medicaid
  • Medical tests and diagnostic methods
  • State and local finance
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