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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 OP
The bill was being blocked over abortion issues by the RW. Beyond that, I don't know. hlthe2b Mar 2020 #1
is this it mercuryblues Mar 2020 #2
Thanks. That's it Roland99 Mar 2020 #3

mercuryblues

(14,526 posts)
2. is this it
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 09:59 AM
Mar 2020

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
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 10:11 AM
Mar 2020

I was able to find a link to the House.gov site from that.

Here’s the text of the bill as introduced

Here is the section of the bill:.
SEC. 105. LABORATORY REIMBURSEMENT FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING FOR COVID–19 IN UNINSURED INDIVIDUALS.
(a) Reimbursement.—Through the National Disaster Medical System under section 2812 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300hh–11), 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 COVID–19 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. 1320a–7b(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. 300gg–91)) 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 here’s that rule you mentioned

https://rules.house.gov/bill/116/hr-6201
# Version # Sponsor(s) Party Summary Status
1 Version 2 Lowey (NY) Democrat MANAGER’S 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.
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