Healthcare (Children's Health)

in committee · United States · Senate Feb 26, 2025

S 760: Kids’ Access to Primary Care Act of 2025

This bill extends a Medicaid payment floor ensuring primary care services (like check-ups and vaccinations) are paid at no less than 100% of Medicare rates for children. It directly affects Medicaid-eligible children by expanding access to care from a broader range of providers, including pediatricians, family doctors, nurse practitioners, certified nurse-midwives, and rural health clinics. Key provisions require managed care plans to meet these payment standards and mandate a study tracking enrollment changes, provider participation, and payment rates across states. The study will compare Medicaid payment rates to Medicare benchmarks and analyze state-level variations over time.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill ensures Medicaid payments for children's primary care at 100% Medicare rates, expanding provider access and improving coverage for vulnerable populations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Medicaid Primary Care

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 24, 2025

S 2149: Health Equity and Access under the Law for Immigrant Families Act of 2025

This bill removes immigration status barriers to health care for lawfully present immigrants and those with Federally authorized presence (like deferred action). It requires states to cover all lawfully present individuals in Medicaid and CHIP, expands ACA exchange eligibility for undocumented people with authorized presence, and allows states to opt into covering undocumented children in CHIP. Key provisions amend the Social Security Act to eliminate citizenship requirements for Medicaid/CHIP and treat Federally authorized presence as equivalent to lawfully present for ACA subsidies. The bill does not automatically cover all undocumented people but creates a state option to extend coverage to undocumented individuals meeting income criteria.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid/CHIP coverage to lawfully present immigrants and undocumented children with authorized presence, removing immigration barriers to healthcare access.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRemoves immigration status barriers for healthcare access, requires Medicaid/CHIP coverage for lawfully present immigrants, and expands ACA eligibility for undocumented people with authorized presence.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Medicaid DACA & Dreamers Driver Licenses & IDs Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Apr 1, 2025

HR 2586: Reentry Act of 2025

HR 2586, the Reentry Act of 2025, amends Medicaid rules to allow incarcerated individuals to receive Medicaid coverage during the 30 days immediately before their release from prison or jail. This directly affects people leaving correctional facilities, ensuring they can access health care as they transition back into communities. The bill requires a report within 18 months analyzing current health care standards in prisons, the number of people who would gain coverage, and current discharge practices to improve Medicaid enrollment for newly released individuals. The report will also assess how to better connect people with community health services and addiction treatment after release.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProvides Medicaid coverage 30 days pre-release for incarcerated individuals, directly supporting reentry programs and reducing recidivism through healthcare access during transition.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals during 30-day pre-release transition, directly improving healthcare access for a vulnerable population.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole Children's Health Medicaid Substance Abuse

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in committee · United States · House Nov 20, 2025

HR 6167: HEALTH Act of 2025

HR 6167, the HEALTH Act of 2025, creates a new tax deduction for physicians providing unreimbursed charity care to patients enrolled in Medicaid (Title XIX) or CHIP (Title XXI) programs. The deduction equals the Medicare fee schedule amount for such care, but excludes services like sex reassignment surgeries and hormone treatments for gender transition. Additionally, the bill adds liability protection for physicians providing this charity care, shielding them from civil lawsuits for non-intentional harm during such services, and preempts conflicting state laws. This directly affects physicians who serve low-income patients through public health programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax deduction for physicians providing charity care, providing tax relief and strengthening fiscal support for healthcare providers under Medicaid/CHIP programs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates tax deduction for charity care in Medicaid/CHIP programs, improving access for low-income patients. Liability protection encourages provider participation in public health initiatives.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Children's Health Medicaid Medicare

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in committee · United States · House Mar 21, 2025

HRES 236: Expressing support for the goals of a "NICU Baby's Bill of Rights".

HRES 236 is a non-binding congressional resolution expressing support for the concept of a "NICU Baby’s Bill of Rights," which aims to improve care for infants in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) and their families. It urges hospitals to adopt family-centered practices, including involving parents in care decisions, providing clear information about treatment and nutrition options, and ensuring parents are fully informed for consent. The resolution also emphasizes the need for mental health support for families and collaborative discharge planning tailored to each family’s needs. It directly affects NICU families, healthcare providers, and hospitals, calling for systemic changes in how NICU care is delivered without creating new legal requirements.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill urges hospitals to adopt family-centered NICU care, involving parents in decisions and ensuring informed consent, directly protecting patient rights and improving infant care quality.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Mental Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 26, 2025

S 752: Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act

This bill creates a streamlined process for out-of-state healthcare providers to enroll in Medicaid or CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Program) in a state. It directly affects children under 21 enrolled in these programs and healthcare providers located in other states who already meet low fraud risk standards. The key provision requires states to adopt a simplified enrollment process using only basic provider information (like name and National Provider Identifier), granting eligible providers a 5-year enrollment period without repeated screening. This reduces administrative barriers for providers serving out-of-state children under 21 who qualify for Medicaid or CHIP coverage.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareStreamlines Medicaid/CHIP provider enrollment, improving access for children under 21 through simplified process for out-of-state providers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Insurance Medicaid Tags Children

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 16, 2025

S 2085: Postpartum Lifeline Act

The Postpartum Lifeline Act requires states to provide 12 months of continuous Medicaid and CHIP coverage for pregnant individuals, replacing the previous 60-day postpartum coverage limit. It directly affects low-income pregnant and postpartum individuals enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP, ensuring they maintain health coverage through the first year after pregnancy. The bill repeals the existing provision that restricted coverage to pregnancy-related services for only 60 days and mandates full coverage for all medical needs during the 12-month period. States must comply with this requirement starting no later than one year after the bill's enactment, though they may choose an earlier effective date. This policy change eliminates a major gap in postpartum care access for eligible individuals.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends Medicaid/CHIP coverage from 60 days to 12 months postpartum, expanding health coverage access for low-income pregnant individuals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Medicaid Women's Health

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