Texas Health Care Association Commends U.S. House for Passing Critical 'Fmap Legislation' That Provides Federal Medicaid Matching Funds for State's Neediest and Most Vulnerable Populations

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THCA Appreciates Passage of Bill to Provide $1.7 Billion in Emergency Funding to Texas; Urges Prioritization of Funding to Protect State's Neediest and Sickest Seniors Following Recent Medicare, Medicaid Cuts

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Texas Health Care Association (THCA) commended the U.S. House of Representatives for passing a six-month extension to the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) today. In a vote of 247 to 161, the House approved the $26 billion in financial aid for states, which will deliver $1.7 billion in necessary funding assistance to Texas. In addition to commending the action, THCA leaders urged state lawmakers to ensure that top priority in the emergency funding is given to the state's vulnerable seniors who rely on Medicaid funding for essential nursing home care.

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Texas Health Care Association Commends U.S. House for Passing Critical 'Fmap Legislation' That Provides Federal Medicaid Matching Funds for State's Neediest and Most Vulnerable Populations

"We are extremely pleased by the House's decision to support this temporary FMAP increase, which is critic...

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