KIDS Health Act of 2022
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 29, 2022)
Kickstarting Innovative Demonstrations Supporting Kids Health Act of 2022 or the KIDS Health Act of 2022
This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to implement a demonstration program that supports a whole child health model for children under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
Specifically, the CMS must award grants to up to 15 states to plan and implement a health care model that supports the physical, behavioral, social, and other needs of children who qualify for Medicaid or CHIP through care coordination and integrated supportive services. States must implement models for 4-6 years. The CMS must provide technical assistance and guidance to states for the demonstration program. The bill also provides for an 80% federal matching rate for program costs.
The Government Accountability Office must report on program outcomes.
What just happenedSep 29, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateSep 29, 2022
- Sep 29, 2022IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - Sep 29, 2022IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate