; or (2) promulgate or implement any rule or provision similar to the provisions described in paragraph (1) pertaining to the Medicaid program established under title XIX of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.) or the State Children’s Health Insurance Program established under title XXI of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397aa et seq.). (b) Continuation of other secretarial authority Nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting the Secretary during the period described in subsection (a) from taking any action (through promulgation of regulation, issuance of regulatory guidance, or other administrative action) to enforce a provision of law in effect as of the date of enactment of this section with respect to the Medicaid program established under title XIX of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.) or the State Children’s Health Insurance Program established under title XXI of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397aa et seq.), or to promulgate or implement a new rule or provision during such period with respect to such programs, other than a rule or provision described in subsection (a) and subject to the prohibition set forth in that subsection. 70103. Authority to award Medicaid HCBS grants to respond to the COVID–19 public health emergency (a) In general The Secretary is authorized to award grants to States in accordance with this section to enhance access to home and community-based services during the COVID–19 public health emergency period. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) COVID–19 public health emergency period The term COVID–19 public health emergency period means the portion of the emergency period defined in paragraph (1)(B) of section 1135(g) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320b–5(g) ) beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Eligible individual The term eligible individual means an individual who is eligible for or enrolled for medical assistance under a State Medicaid program. (3) Home and community-based services The term home and community-based