SB3196: Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide a State option to extend Medicaid coverage for foster care children while receiving treatment from a qualified residential treatment program.
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This bill would let states choose to extend Medicaid health coverage for children in foster care who are getting treatment at qualified residential treatment programs. Medicaid is the government health insurance program for low-income people. Qualified residential treatment programs are facilities that provide specialized care for children with serious emotional or behavioral problems. The bill amends the federal law that governs Medicaid, giving states flexibility in how long they cover these children. The bill was introduced in Congress but has not yet been voted on or moved to .
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SB3196: Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act of 2023