HR-6511 : Still Just a Bill

Ensuring Vaccination and Treatment Affordability Act

This bill requires COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) vaccines and treatment, as well as treatment for conditions that may complicate COVID-19 treatment, to be covered without cost-sharing under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Medicaid.

Additionally, the bill includes vaccines for COVID-19 in the Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program. The VFC Program provides free vaccinations to individuals 18 years of age or younger who are uninsured or underinsured (i.e., with limited or no insurance for vaccines), are eligible for Medicaid, or are American Indians or Alaskan Natives.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-04-14IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2020-04-14IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1]
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Policy Area :

Health
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  • Cardiovascular and respiratory health
  • Child health
  • Emergency medical services and trauma care
  • Health care costs and insurance
  • Health care coverage and access
  • Immunology and vaccination
  • Infectious and parasitic diseases
  • Medicaid
  • Poverty and welfare assistance

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