HR. 608In Committee

COVER Now Act

Plain-English overview

What this bill does

Establishes a demonstration program letting local governments offer Medicaid expansion coverage in nonexpansion states, with temporary full federal matching and protections against state retaliation

Key points
  • Establish demonstration program
  • Prohibit state retaliation
  • Allow local government coverage
  • Fund full federal matching
Current status

Where it stands

Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-22 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Congressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsHealthIntergovernmental relationsMedicaidState and local financeState and local government operations
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