Care for Military Kids Act
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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Overview
The Care for Military Kids Act amends the Social Security Act to ensure that active-duty military members and their dependents receiving home and community-based services are considered residents of the state where they are relocated for military service, unless they choose otherwise. This change aims to maintain access to Medicaid coverage for these families during military moves. The bill also provides funding to states to implement these changes and addresses waiting lists for home and community-based services.
Key provisions
- Requires states to treat active-duty relocated individuals as residents for Medicaid eligibility, unless they opt out.
- Addresses home and community-based services waiting lists to ensure continued eligibility during relocation.
- Provides funding to the Department of Health and Human Services for implementation.
- Defines ‘active duty relocated individual’ based on military relocation and service status.
- Clarifies the definition of ‘home and community-based services waiting list’.
- Establishes a start date of January 1, 2028, for the residency requirements.
- Allocates $1 million per year from 2026-2030 to support implementation.
- Allows for a delay in compliance if state legislation is required.
Who is affected
- Active-duty military personnel and their dependents
- State Medicaid programs
- Individuals receiving home and community-based services
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