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Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act

3/23/2025, 11:23 AM

Summary of Bill S 752

Bill 119 s 752, also known as the "Streamlining Medicaid Provider Enrollment Act," aims to make it easier for certain healthcare providers to enroll in the Medicaid program across state lines. The bill proposes amendments to title XIX of the Social Security Act in order to streamline the enrollment process for these providers.

The main goal of the bill is to reduce administrative burdens and barriers that currently exist for healthcare providers seeking to participate in the Medicaid program in multiple states. By simplifying the enrollment process, the bill aims to increase access to care for Medicaid beneficiaries and improve overall healthcare outcomes.

Specifically, the bill would establish a process for providers to enroll in Medicaid in multiple states through a single, centralized application. This would eliminate the need for providers to navigate different enrollment requirements and processes in each state where they wish to practice. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to ensure that providers meet all necessary qualifications and standards for participation in the Medicaid program, regardless of the state in which they are seeking enrollment. This is intended to maintain the integrity of the program and protect the interests of Medicaid beneficiaries. Overall, Bill 119 s 752 seeks to promote efficiency, reduce administrative burdens, and improve access to care for Medicaid beneficiaries by streamlining the enrollment process for certain healthcare providers across state lines.

Congressional Summary of S 752

Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act

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.

Current Status of Bill S 752

Bill S 752 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 26, 2025. Bill S 752 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 26, 2025.  Bill S 752's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of February 26, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 752

Total Number of Sponsors
5
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
5
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
57
Democrat Cosponsors
29
Republican Cosponsors
28
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 752

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 752

A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to streamline enrollment under the Medicaid program of certain providers across State lines.
A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to streamline enrollment under the Medicaid program of certain providers across State lines.

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