Bill · H.R. 1509· House(119-HR-1509)

Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act of 2025

Age: 53 years

Massachusetts

Introduced: 2/21/2025
Last activity: 2/21/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by: Lori Trahan
Cosponsors: - 69 - 35

Health

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The "Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act of 2025" aims to change the Social Security Act regarding Medicaid and CHIP. It focuses on making the enrollment process easier for specific out-of-state healthcare providers. States would be required to create a process that doesn't require excessive screening or enrollment steps for these providers. Once enrolled through this streamlined method, the provider remains active for five years unless they are terminated or excluded. This process specifically targets providers serving qualifying individuals who are under 21 years of age.

Yes

Would children be better off under this?+6
The bill directly targets improving access to care for individuals under age 21.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5
By streamlining enrollment for out-of-state providers, the bill facilitates easier access to services for Medicaid and CHIP recipients.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+4
Improved Medicaid/CHIP provider access benefits low-income families reliant on these programs.