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Medicaid for Every Child Act

3/13/2024, 6:08 PM

Summary of Bill S 2816

The Medicaid for Every Child Act, also known as Bill 118 s 2816, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to ensure that every child in the United States has access to Medicaid coverage, regardless of their family's income or immigration status.

If passed, the Medicaid for Every Child Act would expand eligibility for Medicaid to include all children under the age of 18, regardless of their family's income level. This would help to ensure that all children have access to essential healthcare services, such as doctor's visits, prescription medications, and hospital care.

Additionally, the bill would also remove restrictions on Medicaid coverage for children who are undocumented immigrants. This would help to ensure that all children, regardless of their immigration status, have access to the healthcare services they need to stay healthy and thrive. Overall, the Medicaid for Every Child Act aims to ensure that all children in the United States have access to the healthcare services they need to grow and develop to their full potential. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its passage would have a significant impact on the health and well-being of children across the country.

Current Status of Bill S 2816

Bill S 2816 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 14, 2023. Bill S 2816 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 14, 2023.  Bill S 2816's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of September 14, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2816

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2816

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2816

Medicaid for Every Child Act
Medicaid for Every Child Act
A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to make all children eligible for Medicaid from birth until age 19, to require States to automatically enroll children under age 19 in the State Medicaid program, and for other purposes.

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