article: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Flood-Affected States Assistance Act of 1993''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this Act: (1) Designated.--The term ``designated'' means-- (A) with respect to a State or a political subdivision of a State, that the President declared, between April 1, 1993, and August 1, 1993, that a major disaster or emergency exists under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) in the State or political subdivision as a result of the widespread flooding in the Midwest in 1993; and (B) with respect to an individual or a family, that the individual or family resides in a designated State or a designated political subdivision of a State described in subparagraph (A). (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Health and Human Services. (3) State agency.--The term ``State agency'' means-- (A) with respect to part A of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), the State agency that administers or supervises the administration of the State's plan approved under section 402 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 602); (B) with respect to part F of title IV of such Act (42 U.S.C. 681 et seq.), the State agency that administers or supervises the administration of the State's plan approved under section 402 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 602); and (C) with respect to title XIX of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.), the State agency that administers or supervises the administration of the State's plan approved under section 1902 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a). SEC. 3. ENHANCED FEDERAL MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PERCENTAGE FOR SERVICES FURNISHED TO CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS. Notwithstanding section 1905(b) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d(b)) or any other provision of law, with respect to amounts expended by a State as medical assistance under title XIX of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.) for services furnished during the 2-year period beginning July 1, 1993, to any designated individual, the Federal medical assistance percentage for such State shall be 83 percent. SEC. 4. DISREGARD OF CERTAIN DONATED ITEMS AND TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WHEN DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY FOR BENEFITS UNDER THE AFDC AND MEDICAID PROGRAMS. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an amount equal to the amount of, or value of, a donation or temporary financial assistance (including cash and in-kind services) provided by the Federal Government, a State, a political subdivision of a State, or a private person to a designated individual or designated family as disaster assistance (including assistance provided pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.)) as a result of the widespread flooding in the Midwest in 1993 shall be excluded from a determination of income or resources made by a State agency pursuant to a State plan under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) or under title XIX of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.). SEC. 5. INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Federal Payment.--Notwithstanding subsection (b) of section 411 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5178), for the 2-year period beginning April 1, 1993, the Federal share of any grant made under such section to a designated individual or a designated family shall be equal to 100 percent of the actual cost incurred. (b) Administrative Cost Limit Waived.--For the 2-year period beginning on April 1, 1993, the 5 percent limitation applicable to administrative expenses under subsection (d) of section 411 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5178) shall not apply in the case of any grant made to a designated individual or a designated family. SEC. 6. EXTENSION OF SUBMISSION DEADLINE FOR CERTAIN AFDC AND JOBS PROGRAM REPORTS. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, with respect to any designated State, each report relating to the State plan that the State agency is required to file with the Secretary under parts A and F of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq. and 681 et seq.) not later than September 30, 1993, shall not be required to be filed until December 31, 1993. SEC. 7. TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF CERTAIN STATE QUALITY CONTROL FUNCTIONS. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, during the period beginning on September 1, 1993, and ending on February 28, 1994, for each designated State-- (1) the State agency of the State shall not be required to carry out quality control requirements under section 408 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 608) and section 1903(u) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1396b(u)); (2) the error rate for the State determined under subsection (d) of section 408 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 608) shall be deemed to be zero; and (3) the ratio of the State's erroneous excess payments for medical assistance to the State's total expenditures for medical assistance under the State plan approved under title XIX of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.) determined under subsection (u) of section 1903 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1396b) shall be deemed to be zero. SEC. 8. COMPLIANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO CHILD SUPPORT DATA PROCESSING AND INFORMATION RETRIEVAL SYSTEMS. Notwithstanding section 454(16) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 654(16)) or any other provision of law, a designated State shall be deemed to be in compliance with any requirements under part D of title IV of such Act (42 U.S.C. 651 et seq.) relating to the State's statewide automated data processing and information retrieval system for purposes of payments under section 455(a)(1)(B) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 655(a)(1)(B)) until December 1, 1993. SEC. 9. ENHANCED FEDERAL MATCH FOR CERTAIN NEW ELIGIBLES. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for the 2-year period beginning on July 1, 1993, the Federal share of the expenses incurred by any designated State under a program described in subsection (b) shall be 100 percent of such expenses attributable to any unanticipated newly eligible individuals (as defined in subsection (c)). (b) Programs Described.--For purposes of subsection (a), a program described in this subsection is a State program operated in accordance with a State plan approved under part A, D, or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq., 651 et seq., or 670 et seq.), or title XIX of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.). (c) Definition.--For purposes of subsection (a), the term ``unanticipated newly eligible individuals'' means individuals who became eligible for a program described in subsection (b) on or after July 1, 1993, and who are in excess of the number of individuals anticipated by the Secretary to become eligible for such program during the period referred to in subsection (a) based on the rate of increase in eligible individuals for such program before the widespread flooding in the Midwest in 1993. SEC. 10. ENHANCED FEDERAL MATCH FOR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING SPECIAL NEEDS UNDER THE AFDC PROGRAM. Notwithstanding section 403(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 603(a)) or any other provision of law, during the 2-year period beginning on July 1, 1993, the Federal share of the expenses incurred by any designated State providing transitional housing special needs under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) to any designated individual or designated family shall be 100 percent. SEC. 11. ENHANCED FEDERAL MATCH FOR JOBS PROGRAM. Notwithstanding section 403(l) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 603(l)) or any other provision of law, during the 2-year period beginning on July 1, 1993, the Federal share of the expenses incurred by a State with respect to a designated individual who participates in the jobs program under part F of the title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 681 et seq.) shall be 100 percent. SEC. 12. ENHANCED FEDERAL MATCH FOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FURNISHED TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN. Notwithstanding section 403(a)(5) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 603(a)(5)) or any other provision of law, during the 2-year period beginning on July 1, 1993, the Federal share of the expenses incurred by a State with respect to a designated individual or a designated family receiving emergency assistance to families with children (without regard to the 30-day limitation for receipt of such aid in any 12-month period under section 406(e)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 606(e)(1))) shall be 100 percent. SEC. 13. ENHANCED FEDERAL MATCH FOR CERTAIN OPTIONAL MEDICAL SERVICES. Notwithstanding section 1905(b) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d(b)) or any other provision of law, with respect to services covered under the State plan of any designated State under title XIX of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.) at the option of such State which are furnished to a designated individual and paid for by a county of such State in accordance with State law, the Federal medical assistance percentage during the 2-year period beginning July 1, 1993, shall be 100 percent. SEC. 14. PERMANENT ENHANCED FEDERAL MATCH UNDER THE INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY GRANT PROGRAMS FOR STATES FREQUENTLY DECLARED TO BE DISASTER AREAS. Section 411(b) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5178(b)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``The Federal share'' and inserting ``Except as provided in paragraph (3), the Federal share''; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``The Federal share'' and inserting ``Except as provided in paragraph (3), the Federal share''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) Enhanced federal share under certain circumstances.-- If the President has declared a major disaster to exist under this Act in more than one-third of the counties in a State in 2 of the previous 5 calendar years, the Federal share of a grant to an individual or a family under this section shall be equal to 100 percent of the actual cost incurred.''.
summary: Flood-Affected States Assistance Act of 1993 - Provides for an enhanced Federal medical assistance match for services furnished under Medicaid (title XIX of the Social Security Act (SSA)) to individuals residing in major disaster areas resulting from the widespread flooding in the Midwest in 1993 (Midwest flood areas). Disregards certain donated items and temporary financial assistance when determining eligibility for benefits under the Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) (SSA title IV part A) and Medicaid programs. Provides for a greater Federal share of grants to individuals and families residing in Midwest flood areas. Waives certain administrative costs involved in such grants. Extends the submission deadline for certain AFDC and JOBS (Job Opportunities and Basic Skills Training Program) (SSA title IV part F) program reports. Suspends temporarily certain State quality control functions. Deems States in Midwest flood areas to be in compliance with requirements under SSA title IV part D (Child Support and Establishment of Paternity) relating to child support data processing and information retrieval systems. Provides for an enhanced Federal match for: (1) individuals in Midwest flood areas who are newly eligible for Medicaid or certain State welfare programs; (2) the transitional housing special needs of such individuals under AFDC; (3) emergency assistance furnished to families in Midwest flood areas with children; (4) JOBS program participants in Midwest flood areas; and (5) certain optional Medicaid services furnished to individuals in Midwest flood areas. Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide for a permanent enhanced Federal match under the individual and family grant program for States frequently declared to be disaster areas.