Congresswoman Aumua Amata is pleased to announce that the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has changed the eligibility levels of Medicaid qualification in American Samoa from 200% of Federal Poverty Level (FPL) to 400% FPL.
The change will be effective on October 1, 2017.
The congresswoman says this is a vital step in ensuring healthcare for all American Samoans.
“This will allow more people to qualify for Medicaid in American Samoa,” Aumua stated.
She said, “After today’s hearing on LBJ we stand committed to improving the healthcare in the territory, and I will continue to work with my colleagues in Congress on this issue.”
The Congresswoman thanked Governor Lolo for his work with CMS to get this change made.
She also thanked Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price, and CMS Administrator Seema Verma, and her staff for working with American Samoa and making this change.
