S. 2999 — Introduced in Senate

II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2999 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 19, 2021Mr. Scott of Florida introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services, any officer or employee of the Department of Health and Human Services, and States from requiring COVID–19 vaccination as a condition of eligibility for benefits or assistance under the Medicare, Medicaid, or CHIP programs. 1. Prohibition on requiring COVID–19 vaccination as a condition of eligibility for benefits or assistance under the Medicare, Medicaid, or CHIP programs Neither the Secretary of Health and Human Services nor any officer or employee of the Department of Health and Human Services (or, if applicable, the chief executive officer of a State or any officer or employee of a State or a State Medicaid or CHIP agency) shall establish or enforce any requirement that an individual receive a COVID–19 vaccine as a condition of the individual receiving benefits or assistance under any of the following programs: (1) The Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.). (2) The Medicaid program under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.). (3) The Children's Health Insurance Program under title XXI of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397aa et seq.).