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HR 5815119th CongressIn Committee
District of Columbia Medicaid Fairness Act
Introduced: Oct 24, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27] (R-Texas)
HealthcareSocial Services
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The District of Columbia Medicaid Fairness Act amends the Social Security Act to adjust the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) for DC, ensuring higher federal funding for Medicaid programs through phased reductions until 2030.
Key Points
- 1Sets DC's Medicaid FMAP at 70% for fiscal years before 2027
- 2Gradually reduces FMAP to 55% by fiscal year 2029
- 3Guarantees DC's FMAP remains at least as high as calculations under existing law
Impact Areas
District of Columbia Medicaid recipientsFederal Medicaid funding allocationDC healthcare providers and hospitals
Generated by legislative-analysis-v3 on Oct 28, 2025