Trump Admin. May Reimburse Hospitals For Uninsured Coronavirus Care

The Trump administration is considering using government funds to help hospitals cover the cost of treating uninsured patients, potentially through the National Disaster Medical System reimbursement program. This program would reimburse hospitals at 110% of Medicare rates. The issue was discussed at a congressional hearing, and President Trump acknowledged the problem of uninsured Americans. In 2018, 27.5 million Americans were uninsured, with hospitals covering $38 billion in uninsured care in 2017. As coronavirus cases rise globally, hospitals are preparing for increased costs. As of Wednesday, there were over 94,000 confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide, with 130 cases and nine deaths in the US.

What program is being considered to reimburse hospitals for treating uninsured patients?

• Medicaid Expansion Program

• Affordable Care Act

• Medicare Advantage Program

• National Disaster Medical System

How much of Medicare rates would hospitals be reimbursed under the proposed plan?

• 100%

• 90%

• 110%

• 120%

How many Americans were reported to be uninsured in 2018?

• 15 million

• 27.5 million

• 35 million

• 50 million

What was the cost of uninsured care covered by hospitals in 2017?

• $50 billion

• $38 billion

• $20 billion

• $75 billion

As of the report, how many confirmed coronavirus cases were there in the US?

• 50 cases

• 100 cases

• 200 cases

• 130 cases