Family Opportunity Act of 2002

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 321 Family Opportunity Act of 2002 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/16/2023, 11:48 PM

Congressional Summary of S 321

Family Opportunity Act of 2001 or Dylan Lee James Act - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to: (1) give States the option of allowing families of disabled children to purchase Medicaid coverage for them; and (2) provide for treatment of inpatient psychiatric hospital services for individuals under age 21 under waivers allowing for payment of part or all of the cost of home or community-based services.

Amends SSA title V (Maternal and Child Health Services) to make appropriations to the Secretary of Health and Human Services for special projects of regional and national significance for development and support of family-to-family health information centers.

Amends SSA title XIX to provide for the restoration of Medicaid eligibility to certain SSI (Supplemental Security Income) (SSA title XVI) beneficiaries under age 21.

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Current Status of Bill S 321

Bill S 321 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 13, 2001. Bill S 321 was introduced during Congress 107 and was introduced to the Senate on February 13, 2001. Bill S 321's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 582. as of September 9, 2002

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 321

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Health

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AppropriationsChild healthChild mental health servicesCommunity health servicesCongressCongressional reporting requirementsDisabledDisabled childrenEconomics and Public FinanceFamiliesFederal aid to child health servicesFederal aid to maternal health servicesFinance and Financial SectorGovernment Operations and PoliticsGovernment paperworkGovernment publicityHealth information systemsHealth insuranceHome care servicesInsurance premiumsMedicaidMedically uninsuredMental health servicesSocial WelfareSupplemental security income programWelfare eligibilityWomen

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 321

Family Opportunity Act of 2002A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage under the medicaid program for such children, and for other purposes.Dylan Lee James ActFamily Opportunity Act of 2001Family Opportunity Act of 2002Dylan Lee James Act

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