119th Congress
S. 1855
Care for Military Kids Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Richard Blumenthal(D-CT)
- Introduced
- May 22, 2025
- Policy area
- Health
- Committees
- Senate Committee on Finance
- Official text
- Introduced in Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (1)
Original cosponsors (1)
- Thom Tillis (R-NC)
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in Senate” version
Care for Military Kids Act
This bill requires a state Medicaid program to consider active-duty members of the Armed Forces and their dependents who are receiving home- and community-based services to be residents of that state even if they are relocated to another state because of their military service, unless the member chooses not to be considered as such. The requirement applies beginning in 2028.
The bill provides funds through FY2030 for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to implement the bill.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- May 22, 2025 · Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. - May 22, 2025
Introduced in Senate