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Proposal:Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act of 2026

Geographic Scope
National

Description

Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act of 2026

This bill allows states to receive federal Medicaid payment for services provided to foster care children in qualified residential treatment programs (i.e., programs with trauma-informed treatment models that address the needs of children with serious emotional or behavioral disorders or disturbances).

Bill Title

Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act of 2026

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2026-03-26: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • 2026-03-26: Introduced in House
  • 2026-03-26: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.