MediKids Act

This bill would make everyone under age 26 eligible for Medicaid, starting 2 years after it becomes law. Children born on or after that date would be automatically enrolled in their state's Medicaid program at birth, and parents could opt them out in writing if the child has other qualifying health coverage. Eligibility would apply without regard to immigration status, and the federal government would pay 100 percent of Medicaid costs for people who become newly eligible under this bill. The bill would also keep enrollees under 26 continuously eligible, extend certain children's health screening and treatment benefits to age 26, and exempt this group from Medicaid community engagement (work) requirements.

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Sponsors

• Andy Kim Democrat sponsor
• 5 cosponsors