HR 4621
CARING for Social Determinants Act of 2019
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Bill overview
This bill, the CARING for Social Determinants Act of 2019, directs the Department of Health and Human Services to provide guidance to states on how to better address social factors that impact health, such as housing, education, and nutrition, within their Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) programs. The goal is to help states develop and implement strategies to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequities by leveraging existing authorities and waivers. The bill aims to increase the use of innovative approaches and provide examples of successful strategies across states.
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Primary sponsor
Lisa [D-DE-At Large] Blunt Rochester
Cosponsors
Alcee L. Hastings
Ann M. Kuster
Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
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