HR. 608In Committee
COVER Now Act
Establishes a demonstration program letting local governments offer Medicaid expansion coverage in nonexpansion states, with temporary full federal matching and protections against state retaliation
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.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedCongressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsHealthIntergovernmental relationsMedicaidState and local financeState and local government operations