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 FMAP Extension in Legislative Limbo

A six month extension of ARRA's enhanced Medicaid federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP) is currently in legislative limbo. The extension, which would carry the FMAP through June 2011, was included in a package of tax extenders (H.R. 4213) which has passed both chambers of Congress, but in different form. The measure now is before the House but it is not clear how House leaders intend to proceed. Action Needed:

 
1) Urge Representatives to sign-on to the FMAP Dear Colleague being circulated by Representatives Pingree (D-Maine), Baldwin (D-Wisc.), Green (D-Texas)and Capps (D-Calif.).

2) Contact Senate offices to urge swift action on the extension before the Memorial Day Recess.

Click here for the letter, and please click here for delegate contact information. If you have any questions, please contact Paul Beddoe, NACo Associate Legislative Director, at 202.942.4234 or pbeddoe@naco.org.