118th Congress Health
S. 5417: Care for Military Kids Act
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- Introduced (completed)
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Summary
This bill requires a state Medicaid program to retain coverage for active-duty members of the Armed Forces and their dependents who are receiving home- and community-based services or their placement on a waitlist for such services even if they are temporarily relocated to another state. The requirement applies beginning in 2028.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Thom Tillis R-NCOriginal
Who scored on this bill
- 1Richard Blumenthal SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the Senate by Richard Blumenthal.
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- Introduced in Senate
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.