Bill · S. 2071· Senate(119-S-2071)

Disaster Relief Medicaid Act

Age: 80 years

Connecticut

Introduced: 6/12/2025
Last activity: 6/12/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsored by: Richard Blumenthal
Cosponsors: - 9 - 0

Health

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The Disaster Relief Medicaid Act aims to provide medical assistance to individuals and families affected by major disasters, national emergencies, or public health emergencies. It amends the Social Security Act to ensure relief-eligible survivors receive coverage during a specific relief coverage period. The bill establishes streamlined application processes and provides for presumptive eligibility to ensure quick access to care. It also allows for extended coverage for specific groups, such as pregnant individuals and those with pending applications. Additionally, the Act provides for 100 percent federal matching for many of these medical expenses. Finally, it includes provisions for technical assistance to States and the establishment of an HCBS emergency response corps.

Yes· 3 of 13

Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes?+10
The bill provides 100 percent federal matching for Medicaid services provided to disaster survivors.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+9
The bill provides critical healthcare assistance to low-income individuals facing disaster-related instability.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+9
The bill streamlines application processes and implements presumptive eligibility to ensure quick access to care for survivors.