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CARING for Kids Act

Introduced: January 4, 2021 Introduced by: Buchanan, Vern Republican · Florida See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 2, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan 4, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 4, 2021
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Comprehensive Access to Robust Insurance Now Guaranteed for Kids Act or the CARING for Kids Act

This bill permanently extends the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and related measures, programs, and authorities.

Specifically, the bill permanently funds CHIP and related programs that support the development of child health quality measures and outreach and enrollment efforts. The bill also permanently authorizes the Medicaid and CHIP express lane eligibility option, which allows states to use information from designated programs (e.g., the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) to streamline eligibility determinations for children.

What's happening now February 2, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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