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Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act

2/8/2022, 11:17 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5900

Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act

This bill requires state Medicaid programs to establish a process through which qualifying out-of-state providers may enroll as participating providers without undergoing additional screening requirements. Among other things, a qualifying provider must (1) serve minors, or adults whose condition began as a minor; and (2) have previously been screened for Medicare participation or for participation in the Medicaid program of the state in which the provider is located.

Current Status of Bill HR 5900

Bill HR 5900 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 13, 2020. Bill HR 5900 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 13, 2020.  Bill HR 5900's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of February 13, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5900

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5900

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Child health
- Health care coverage and access
- Health programs administration and funding
- Medicaid
- State and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5900

Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to streamline enrollment under the Medicaid program of certain providers across State lines, and for other purposes.
Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act

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