To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure that medical assistance is available to children in foster care who are placed in a qualified residential treatment program under the Medicaid program.
Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act of 2023
This bill allows states to receive federal Medicaid payment for services provided to foster care children in qualified residential treatment programs (i.e., programs with trauma-informed treatment models that address the needs of children with serious emotional or behavioral disorders or disturbances).
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 9.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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