Proposal:Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	HR 5900
Type of Legislation	House Bill
Congress	116
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act

This bill requires state Medicaid programs to establish a process through which qualifying out-of-state providers may enroll as participating providers without undergoing additional screening requirements. Among other things, a qualifying provider must (1) serve minors, or adults whose condition began as a minor; and (2) have previously been screened for Medicare participation or for participation in the Medicaid program of the state in which the provider is located.

Bill Title

Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2020-02-13: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
• 2020-02-13: Introduced in House
• 2020-02-13: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

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