Care for Military Kids Act

Residency Treatment for Military Families: Under Section 2(a)(1)(A), active duty relocated individuals will be treated as residents of the State they have moved to, unless they choose otherwise. This provides clarity on eligibility for medical assistance.

Continuity of Service Waiting Lists: According to Section 2(a)(1)(B), if an individual is on a home and community-based services waiting list at the time of relocation, they can remain on that list until a State assessment is completed or they elect to be removed. This helps maintain a person's place in the queue for essential services.

Access to Medical Assistance: Section 2(a)(1)(C) allows for payment for medical assistance for the relocated individual in the new State, ensuring access to assistance in accordance with Secretary guidance.

Implementation Funding: Section 2(b) provides $1,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030 to the Secretary of Health and Human Services to implement these new requirements.

Potential for Denied Eligibility: As noted in Section 2(a)(1)(B)(i), an individual on a services waiting list may face a decision of denial regarding their eligibility after the State completes an assessment.

Requirement to Exhaust Hearings: Under Section 2(a)(1)(B)(i), if a decision is a denial of eligibility, the individual must exhaust their opportunity for a fair hearing before the specific provision regarding the waiting list concludes.