HR 4998 · 115th Congress · Health
Health Insurance for Former Foster Youth Act
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 567.(2018-06-12)
Plain Language Summary
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Health Insurance for Former Foster Youth Act This bill requires state Medicaid programs to expand coverage for former foster care youth. Specifically, state Medicaid programs must cover individuals who were in foster care at 14 years of age but who subsequently left foster care due to a kinship guardianship. In addition, states must provide such coverage regardless of whether individuals were enrolled in Medicaid while in foster care.…
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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 4998, Health Insurance for Former Foster Youth Act
Jun 6, 2018As ordered reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on May 17, 2018
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