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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsThere was a post the other day dispelling the notion abortion funding was in House coronavirus bill
Anyone know where that is?
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There was a post the other day dispelling the notion abortion funding was in House coronavirus bill (Original Post)
Roland99
Mar 2020
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hlthe2b
(102,192 posts)1. The bill was being blocked over abortion issues by the RW. Beyond that, I don't know.
mercuryblues
(14,526 posts)2. is this it
https://americanindependent.com/gop-coronavirus-bill-abortion-hyde-amendment-donald-trump-republicans-congress/
There is absolutely no evidence that the funding the Democratic bill calls for would go toward abortion.
In fact, House Democrats filed what's called a "manager's amendment," which makes clear that the funding can only be used for "COVID-19 diagnostic tests and related administration or service costs."
"Claims reimbursed under this section would be limited to those for uninsured individuals not eligible for other COVID-19 testing and services assistance included in the bill," reads a summary of the amendment from the House Rules Committee.
"Republicans are claiming that it is possible funding for coronavirus testing could be used for abortions because it falls outside the annual appropriations process so Hyde Amendment doesn't apply," a House Democratic aide said in an interview. "We completely disagree with that interpretation."
Roland99
(53,342 posts)3. Thanks. That's it
I was able to find a link to the House.gov site from that.
Heres the text of the bill as introduced
Here is the section of the bill:.
SEC. 105. LABORATORY REIMBURSEMENT FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING FOR COVID19 IN UNINSURED INDIVIDUALS.
(a) Reimbursement.Through the National Disaster Medical System under section 2812 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300hh11), and in coordination with the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall, subject to the availability of appropriations under subsection (c), pay the claims of laboratories for reimbursement, as described in subsection (a)(3)(D) of such section 2812, for health services consisting of diagnostic testing to detect or diagnose COVID19 in uninsured individuals. The amount that will be paid shall be equal to the amount that would have been paid to a physician or laboratory under Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule under section 1833(h)(8) of the Social Security Act.
(b) Definition.In this section, the term uninsured individual means an individual who is not enrolled in
(1) a Federal health care program (as defined under section 1128B(f) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320a7b(f)); or
(2) a group health plan or health insurance coverage offered by a health insurance issuer in the group or individual market (as such terms are defined in section 2791 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg91)) or a health plan offered under chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code.
(c) Funding.To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated, and there is hereby appropriated, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise obligated, $1,000,000,000, to remain available until expended.
SEC. 105. LABORATORY REIMBURSEMENT FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING FOR COVID19 IN UNINSURED INDIVIDUALS.
(a) Reimbursement.Through the National Disaster Medical System under section 2812 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300hh11), and in coordination with the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall, subject to the availability of appropriations under subsection (c), pay the claims of laboratories for reimbursement, as described in subsection (a)(3)(D) of such section 2812, for health services consisting of diagnostic testing to detect or diagnose COVID19 in uninsured individuals. The amount that will be paid shall be equal to the amount that would have been paid to a physician or laboratory under Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule under section 1833(h)(8) of the Social Security Act.
(b) Definition.In this section, the term uninsured individual means an individual who is not enrolled in
(1) a Federal health care program (as defined under section 1128B(f) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320a7b(f)); or
(2) a group health plan or health insurance coverage offered by a health insurance issuer in the group or individual market (as such terms are defined in section 2791 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg91)) or a health plan offered under chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code.
(c) Funding.To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated, and there is hereby appropriated, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise obligated, $1,000,000,000, to remain available until expended.
And heres that rule you mentioned
https://rules.house.gov/bill/116/hr-6201
# Version # Sponsor(s) Party Summary Status
1 Version 2 Lowey (NY) Democrat MANAGERS AMENDMENT Revised Clarifies that the funds provided under section 105 of Division G can be used for COVID-19 diagnostic tests and related administration or service costs (as defined under section 101). Claims reimbursed under this section would be limited to those for uninsured individuals not eligible for other COVID-19 testing and services assistance included in the bill. Clarifies that Medicaid payment for the new eligibility category for the uninsured under section 104 of Division G is limited to COVID-19 testing and testing-related services. Makes a technical amendment to clarify that the increase to the federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP) specified in section 104 of Division G is applicable notwithstanding the first sentence of the subsection. Clarifies that SSA should use dedicated phone lines for emergency paid leave applications, separate from those used for the regular Social Security program. Clarifies that that the emergency waiver of federal rules applies to four specific kinds of rules: work search, waiting periods, good cause to leave employment, and employer experience rating. Removes findings from the Health Care Worker Protection Act of 2020. Clarifies definition of a qualifying need related to a public health emergency. Makes technical and conforming changes.
1 Version 2 Lowey (NY) Democrat MANAGERS AMENDMENT Revised Clarifies that the funds provided under section 105 of Division G can be used for COVID-19 diagnostic tests and related administration or service costs (as defined under section 101). Claims reimbursed under this section would be limited to those for uninsured individuals not eligible for other COVID-19 testing and services assistance included in the bill. Clarifies that Medicaid payment for the new eligibility category for the uninsured under section 104 of Division G is limited to COVID-19 testing and testing-related services. Makes a technical amendment to clarify that the increase to the federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP) specified in section 104 of Division G is applicable notwithstanding the first sentence of the subsection. Clarifies that SSA should use dedicated phone lines for emergency paid leave applications, separate from those used for the regular Social Security program. Clarifies that that the emergency waiver of federal rules applies to four specific kinds of rules: work search, waiting periods, good cause to leave employment, and employer experience rating. Removes findings from the Health Care Worker Protection Act of 2020. Clarifies definition of a qualifying need related to a public health emergency. Makes technical and conforming changes.