Bill · H.R. 8095· House(119-HR-8095)
Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 3/26/2026
- Last activity
- 3/26/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Gus Bilirakis
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the "Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act of 2026". It amends the Social Security Act to make sure children in foster care who are in a qualified residential treatment program can get Medicaid. This change applies to services provided starting in calendar quarters on or after October 1, 2026.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would children be better off under this?+10
Directly ensures that foster children in residential treatment have access to essential healthcare via Medicaid.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+8
Directly expands Medicaid eligibility for a vulnerable population of foster children in residential treatment.
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+6
Increases access to Medicaid for children in qualified residential treatment programs, which often provide mental health services.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Medicaid Eligibility for Foster Children: Children in foster care under State responsibility who are placed in a qualified residential treatment program would be eligible for Medicaid, regardless of whether payments are made under section 472. This is found in Section 2(a).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for people were explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+10Good For Low Income Households+5Good For People With Disabilities+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+8Improves Mental Health Access+6Increases Medicaid Funding+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+4
- 3/26/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Julia BrownleyDemocrat · California