H.R. 5268, A Bill To Provide For A Temporary Increase Of The Federal Medical Assistance Percentage Under The Medicaid Program, And For Other Purposes

Introduced by Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. on February 7, 2008

Text and Status of H.R. 5268 (Thomas, Legislative Information on the Internet)

Summary of the Legislation (pdf)

"Protect Health Coverage in the Recession"
-- Read February 25, 2008, Dear Colleague Letter (pdf)

"Economic Stimulus: A State Perspective" paper prepared by the National Governors Association, January 18, 2008 (pdf)

Letters of Support

• AARP - July 22, 2008
• American Network of Community Options and Resources - July 21, 2008
• Partnership for Medicaid - January 25, 2008
• Members of the Steering Committee of the HIV Medicaid and Medicare Working Group - January 22, 2008
• Mental Health America - July 24, 2008
• National Association of Counties
• National Governors Association - January 28, 2008
• FamiliesUSA