Healthcare (Medicaid)

in committee · United States · House May 14, 2025

HR 3399: Care for Military Kids Act of 2025

The Care for Military Kids Act of 2025 requires states to treat military-connected children and dependents as residents of their new state for Medicaid eligibility when relocating due to active duty service, effective January 1, 2028. It ensures these families maintain their place on home care service waiting lists after relocation without needing to restart eligibility processes. The bill mandates states to cover medical assistance for these families in their new state and preserves their waiting list status until a service slot becomes available or they opt out. Implementation funding of $1 million annually (2026-2030) supports this policy change.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnsures military families maintain Medicaid eligibility and care access during relocations, expanding healthcare coverage continuity without disruption.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Long-Term Care Medicaid

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 3, 2025

S 1936: Improving Access to Transfusion Care for Hospice Patients Act of 2025

S 1936 would test a new payment model for Medicare hospice care, allowing blood transfusions to be paid separately from the standard hospice all-inclusive payment. This change would directly affect hospice patients requiring transfusions and Medicare hospice providers, altering how these services are reimbursed. The bill requires the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMI) to establish this model within one year, setting transfusion payments at the standard Medicare rate (not the bundled hospice rate). CMI must then evaluate the model by comparing key metrics like hospital visits, transfusion frequency, and hospice care duration between patients in the new model and similar patients not in the model. The goal is to assess whether separate payment improves access to necessary transfusions without increasing overall costs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates separate payment for hospice transfusions, improving patient access to necessary care without bundling, directly advancing healthcare access for hospice patients requiring transfusions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Medicaid Medicare

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 2, 2025

S 1261: CONNECT for Health Act of 2025

The CONNECT for Health Act of 2025 expands Medicare coverage for telehealth services by removing geographic restrictions that previously limited where patients could receive telehealth care. It allows more healthcare providers to offer telehealth services, including expanding eligibility for practitioners and removing the six-month in-person visit requirement for telemental health. The bill also includes specific provisions for Federally Qualified Health Centers, rural health clinics, and Native American health facilities to better integrate telehealth into their services. Additionally, it establishes program integrity measures to address billing patterns and requires the posting of telehealth service data to improve transparency and quality measurement. These changes aim to make telehealth more accessible for Medicare beneficiaries, particularly in rural areas and for underserved populations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicare telehealth coverage by removing geographic restrictions and six-month in-person visit requirement, improving patient access to health services and mental health care.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRemoves geographic restrictions and expands telehealth access, directly advancing technology-enabled healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Medicare Telehealth

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 10, 2025

S 1410: Find It Early Act

The Find It Early Act requires health insurance plans and government health programs to cover breast cancer screenings with no cost-sharing for certain high-risk individuals. It affects people at increased breast cancer risk (based on medical guidelines), with dense breast tissue, or determined by healthcare providers to need screening due to factors like age, race, ethnicity, or family history. The bill mandates coverage for various screening methods including mammograms, ultrasounds, MRI, and molecular imaging without frequency limitations. This applies to group health plans, Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, and VA health care, with most provisions taking effect January 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates no-cost breast cancer screenings for high-risk groups, expanding coverage and improving access to preventive care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicaid Medicare

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in committee · United States · Senate May 22, 2025

S 1855: Care for Military Kids Act

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.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires Medicaid eligibility for military dependents during relocations, expanding access to healthcare coverage without interruption during military service95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Medicaid Medicare

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died · United States · Senate Oct 9, 2025

S 2882: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026

This bill provides continuing appropriations for federal government operations through October 31, 2025, ensuring that agencies can maintain essential services without interruption. It authorizes funding for departments including Defense, Health and Human Services, Veterans Affairs, and Transportation, while extending specific programs like community health centers, Medicare services, and veterans' benefits. Key provisions include maintaining funding levels for existing programs, extending deadlines for various health and human services initiatives through October 2025, and providing specific amounts for programs like the WIC food assistance program. The bill also includes numerous extensions for programs that would otherwise expire, such as the National Health Service Corps and certain Medicare payment adjustments. This continuing resolution prevents government shutdowns by providing temporary funding until a full fiscal year 2026 appropriations bill can be enacted.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMaintains current funding levels for essential programs including health, veterans, and defense services without cuts or tax changes.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMaintains funding for community health centers, Medicare, and veterans' healthcare services, preserving existing coverage and access without cuts or restrictions.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly authorizes funding for Transportation department, maintaining existing program levels without defunding or restrictions.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly authorizes funding for Veterans Affairs and extends veterans' benefits per summary, directly advancing veteran services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Procurement Tax Credits Insurance Medicaid Medicare

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 4, 2025

S 1941: Cure Hepatitis C Act of 2025

The Cure Hepatitis C Act of 2025 establishes a national program to eliminate hepatitis C virus in the United States by providing free treatment to people with hepatitis C who are in correctional facilities, enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP programs, receiving care through Indian Health Services, or without health insurance. The bill creates a subscription program where the Secretary of Health and Human Services will purchase and distribute hepatitis C treatments directly to covered populations without cost-sharing, while also establishing a national strategy, implementation plan, and public dashboard to monitor progress. It includes $5.5 billion for treatment access and $4.283 billion for public health activities like screening, diagnosis, and community outreach to improve hepatitis C treatment outcomes. The program requires participation from the Bureau of Prisons and Indian Health Service, and aims to coordinate care across health systems to eliminate hepatitis C virus.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides free hepatitis C treatment to underserved groups (correctional, Medicaid, uninsured), expanding access and funding for healthcare coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Insurance Medicaid

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 12, 2025

S 2077: Expanded Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act

This bill amends federal Medicaid rules to extend health coverage for former foster youth until age 26. It directly affects individuals who were in state foster care at age 18 (or left care via guardianship/emancipation before 18) and are under 26. The key provision removes the previous age cutoff by updating eligibility criteria in the Social Security Act, allowing these young adults to remain enrolled in Medicaid if they meet income requirements. The changes take effect January 1, 2026, for those turning 18 on or after that date, and require states to implement outreach programs by that date to help eligible individuals enroll.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends Medicaid coverage until age 26 for former foster youth, removing age barriers and expanding access to healthcare services for vulnerable populations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Medicaid

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in committee · United States · House Jun 11, 2025

HR 3907: ENROLL Act of 2025

The ENROLL Act of 2025 modifies the Affordable Care Act's navigator program, which helps people enroll in health insurance. It requires states and federal exchanges to award grants based on an entity’s capacity to provide services, not whether they cover non-qualified health plans, and ensures at least one annual grant goes to community-focused nonprofits. The bill expands navigators’ duties to include explaining Medicaid and children’s health insurance programs (CHIP) in clear language, mandates in-person assistance options, and allocates $100 million annually from insurer user fees for federal exchanges starting in 2026. These changes directly affect navigators, health insurance exchanges, and consumers seeking coverage under the Affordable Care Act.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands navigator duties to explain Medicaid/CHIP clearly, requires capacity-based grants for nonprofits, and ensures enrollment assistance under ACA - improves public health program access.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Insurance Medicaid

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in committee · United States · House Jun 6, 2025

HR 3826: Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act of 2025

This bill expands Medicare coverage for diabetes self-management training. It requires Medicare to cover 10 initial hours of training plus 2 additional hours annually for beneficiaries with diabetes, eliminating cost-sharing (like copays) for these services. The policy directly affects Medicare beneficiaries with diabetes by making essential education and training fully covered. The changes apply to services provided on or after January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicare coverage for diabetes training with no cost-sharing, directly improving patient access to essential healthcare services for beneficiaries.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Medicare Telehealth

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