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KIDS Health Act of 2023

Introduced: May 31, 2023 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 31, 2023
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Kickstarting Innovative Demonstrations Supporting Kids Health Act of 2023 or the KIDS Health Act of 2023

This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to implement a demonstration program that supports a whole child health model for children under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

Specifically, the CMS must award grants to up to 15 states to plan and implement a health care model that supports the physical, behavioral, social, and other needs of children who qualify for Medicaid or CHIP through care coordination and integrated supportive services. States must implement models for 4-6 years. The CMS must provide technical assistance and guidance to states for the demonstration program. The bill also provides for an 80% federal matching rate for program costs.

The Government Accountability Office must report on program outcomes.

What's happening now May 31, 2023

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 3805 Identical bill KIDS Health Act of 2023
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Sullivan, Dan
Alaska · May 31, 2023
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1769: KIDS Health Act of 2023. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-1769/
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"S. 1769: KIDS Health Act of 2023." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-1769/.
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S. 1769, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-1769/.
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