Care for Military Kids Act

S 5417, the Care for Military Kids Act, requires states to treat military family relocations as temporary absences for Medicaid eligibility starting January 1, 2028. It directly affects active-duty military members and their dependents temporarily moving to another state for service, ensuring they maintain Medicaid coverage and home care waiting list eligibility during relocations. Key provisions include: (1) deeming relocations as temporary for eligibility purposes, (2) preserving their place on home and community-based services waiting lists until a decision is made or they opt out, and (3) allowing access to medical assistance in the new state. The bill modifies Medicaid rules to prevent coverage gaps during military relocations.