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Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act of 2025
3/19/2025, 8:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1509
Currently, out-of-state providers face a cumbersome and time-consuming enrollment process when trying to participate in Medicaid and CHIP. This can create barriers to accessing care for patients who rely on these programs for their healthcare needs.
The proposed changes in the bill would simplify and expedite the enrollment process for out-of-state providers, making it easier for them to participate in Medicaid and CHIP. This would ultimately improve access to care for patients across state lines. By streamlining the enrollment process, the bill aims to increase the number of healthcare providers available to serve Medicaid and CHIP beneficiaries, ultimately improving the quality and accessibility of healthcare services for those in need. Overall, Bill 119 hr 1509 seeks to remove unnecessary barriers for out-of-state providers looking to participate in Medicaid and CHIP, ultimately benefiting patients who rely on these programs for their healthcare needs.
Congressional Summary of HR 1509
Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act of 2025
This bill requires states to establish a process through which qualifying out-of-state providers may temporarily treat children under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) without undergoing additional screening requirements.
Specifically, states must establish a process through which qualifying out-of-state providers may enroll for five years as participating providers to treat individuals under the age of 21 without undergoing additional screening requirements.
A qualifying out-of-state provider (1) must not have been excluded or terminated from participating in a federal health care program or state Medicaid program; and (2) must have been successfully enrolled in Medicare or a state Medicaid program based on a determination that the provider posed a limited risk of fraud, waste, or abuse.
The bill’s changes take effect three years after enactment.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1509
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1509
Total Number of Sponsors
6Democrat Sponsors
6Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
62Democrat Cosponsors
28Republican Cosponsors
34Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1509
Primary Policy Focus
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Comments

Brady Pearson
8 months ago
Ugh, can't believe they're trying to push this through. It's so dumb and unfair. I don't want it to mess with my stuff. And did you know that this bill actually includes a provision that allows for the creation of a secret government agency to monitor kids' health records? Crazy, right?

Brooklynn Wheeler
9 months ago
Not a fan of this bill.





