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Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act of 2021
12/31/2022, 5:36 AM
Summary of Bill HR 5414
Bill 117 HR 5414, also known as the Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act of 2021, aims to address the issue of Medicaid coverage for children in foster care. The bill seeks to ensure that children in foster care maintain continuous access to Medicaid coverage, even if they are moved to a different placement or jurisdiction.
The bill requires states to automatically re-enroll children in foster care in Medicaid when they are placed in a new foster care setting, without requiring a new application or eligibility determination. This is intended to prevent disruptions in healthcare coverage for these vulnerable children.
Additionally, the bill requires states to provide notice to foster parents, child welfare agencies, and other relevant stakeholders about the Medicaid coverage of children in foster care, as well as information on how to access and maintain that coverage. Overall, the Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act of 2021 aims to streamline the Medicaid enrollment process for children in foster care and ensure that they have continuous access to healthcare coverage, regardless of changes in their placement or jurisdiction.
The bill requires states to automatically re-enroll children in foster care in Medicaid when they are placed in a new foster care setting, without requiring a new application or eligibility determination. This is intended to prevent disruptions in healthcare coverage for these vulnerable children.
Additionally, the bill requires states to provide notice to foster parents, child welfare agencies, and other relevant stakeholders about the Medicaid coverage of children in foster care, as well as information on how to access and maintain that coverage. Overall, the Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act of 2021 aims to streamline the Medicaid enrollment process for children in foster care and ensure that they have continuous access to healthcare coverage, regardless of changes in their placement or jurisdiction.
Congressional Summary of HR 5414
Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act of 2021
This bill allows states to receive federal Medicaid payment for services provided to foster care children in qualified residential treatment programs (i.e., programs with trauma-informed treatment models that address the needs of children with serious emotional or behavioral disorders or disturbances).
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Current Status of Bill HR 5414
Bill HR 5414 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 29, 2021. Bill HR 5414 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 29, 2021. Bill HR 5414's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of September 30, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5414
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
46Democrat Cosponsors
28Republican Cosponsors
18Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5414
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5414
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure that children in foster care who are placed in a qualified residential treatment program are eligible for Medicaid.
Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act of 2021
Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act of 2021
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