Number: RL32950
Title: Medicaid: The Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP)
Authors: April Grady, Domestic Social Policy Division 
Abstract: In the 110th Congress, a number of bills that would affect FMAPs have been introduced. Most recently, debate has focused on the downturn in the U.S. economy and whether FMAP increases should be included as part of a stimulus package. Stimulus bills containing a temporary increase failed a motion to proceed in the Senate (S. 3604) and passed the House (H.R. 7110) in September, and another was introduced in November (S. 3689). Over 10 years, the bills would increase federal Medicaid spending by an estimated $19.6 billion, $14.7 billion, and $37.8 billion, respectively. Additional legislation that would provide a temporary Medicaid FMAP increase was introduced earlier in 2008 (S. 2586, H.R. 5268, S. 2620, S. 2819).
Pages: 18
Date: November 26, 2008