Bill · H.R. 9846· House(119-HR-9846)
Childhood Disability Benefits Fairness Act
- Introduced
- 7/22/2026
- Last activity
- 7/22/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Debbie Dingell
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Childhood Disability Benefits Fairness Act'', aims to amend title XVI of the Social Security Act. It seeks to change how certain individuals are treated when determining Medicaid eligibility. Specifically, it targets individuals receiving child's insurance benefits. These individuals would be treated as receiving supplemental security income benefits for the purposes of title XIX. This change applies to any determination or redetermining of medical assistance eligibility.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would children be better off under this?+6
The bill helps children receiving specific insurance benefits gain access to Medicaid coverage.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+6
The bill improves Medicaid eligibility criteria for individuals receiving child's insurance benefits related to disability.
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?+6
The bill facilitates easier access to Medicaid for individuals receiving child's insurance benefits due to disability.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Medicaid Eligibility Treatment: The bill changes the rules so that individuals receiving child's insurance benefits are treated as receiving benefits under title XVI for the purpose of determining Medicaid eligibility (Section 2(a)). This could be positive for those who would otherwise be ineligible for Medicaid because of their child's insurance benefits, provided they would have been eligible without them.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts identified: The provided text does not contain information regarding specific negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups.
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+6Good For People With Disabilities+6Good For Low Income Households+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+6Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- Healthcare
- Increases Medicaid Funding+5
- 7/22/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House