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Health Insurance for Former Foster Youth Act

USA115th CongressHR-4998| House 
| Updated: 6/12/2018
Karen Bass

Karen Bass

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (7)
Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Greg Walden (Republican)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Paul Mitchell (Independent)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Timeline
Feb 13, 2018
Introduced in House
Feb 13, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 16, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 25, 2018
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 17, 2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 17, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 12, 2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 567.
Jun 12, 2018
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-732.
  • February 13, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • February 13, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 16, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • April 25, 2018
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • May 17, 2018
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • May 17, 2018
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • June 12, 2018
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 567.


  • June 12, 2018
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-732.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 115-6: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act
  • S 115-1797: A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure health insurance coverage continuity for former foster youth.
Adoption and foster careHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessMedicaidState and local government operations

Health Insurance for Former Foster Youth Act

USA115th CongressHR-4998| House 
| Updated: 6/12/2018
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.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline
Feb 13, 2018
Introduced in House
Feb 13, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 16, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 25, 2018
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 17, 2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 17, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 12, 2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 567.
Jun 12, 2018
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-732.
  • February 13, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • February 13, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 16, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • April 25, 2018
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • May 17, 2018
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • May 17, 2018
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • June 12, 2018
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 567.


  • June 12, 2018
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-732.
Karen Bass

Karen Bass

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (7)
Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Greg Walden (Republican)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Paul Mitchell (Independent)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 115-6: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act
  • S 115-1797: A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure health insurance coverage continuity for former foster youth.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Adoption and foster careHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessMedicaidState and local government operations