S 1855 United States Senate · 119th Congress

Care for Military Kids Act

Summary
Care for Military Kids Act This bill requires a state Medicaid program to consider active-duty members of the Armed Forces and their dependents who are receiving home- and community-based services to be residents of that state even if they are relocated to another state because of their military service, unless the member chooses not to be considered as such. The requirement applies beginning in 2028. The bill provides funds through FY2030 for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to implement the bill.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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May 2025
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Introduced May 22, 2025 Last action May 22, 2025
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May 22, 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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May 22, 2025
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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