Legis Daily

Expanded Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act

USA119th CongressS-2077| Senate 
| Updated: 6/12/2025
Peter Welch

Peter Welch

Democratic Senator

Vermont

Cosponsors (6)
Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to ensure continuous health insurance coverage for young adults who have experienced the foster care system by expanding Medicaid eligibility. It amends the Social Security Act to include individuals under 26 years of age who were in foster care under state responsibility on their 18th birthday, or who left foster care for a legal kinship guardianship, or were emancipated before age 18. The legislation clarifies that these individuals are eligible for Medicaid even if their income exceeds the limits for other categories. Furthermore, it mandates that states establish comprehensive outreach and enrollment programs by January 1, 2026. These programs, developed in coordination with relevant state agencies, are designed to increase the enrollment of eligible former foster youth into Medicaid, following best practices established by the Secretary.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1698
Expanded Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-709
Expanded Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2837
Expanded Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act
Jun 12, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 12, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1698
    Expanded Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-709
    Expanded Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2837
    Expanded Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act


  • June 12, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 12, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

Expanded Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act

USA119th CongressS-2077| Senate 
| Updated: 6/12/2025
This bill aims to ensure continuous health insurance coverage for young adults who have experienced the foster care system by expanding Medicaid eligibility. It amends the Social Security Act to include individuals under 26 years of age who were in foster care under state responsibility on their 18th birthday, or who left foster care for a legal kinship guardianship, or were emancipated before age 18. The legislation clarifies that these individuals are eligible for Medicaid even if their income exceeds the limits for other categories. Furthermore, it mandates that states establish comprehensive outreach and enrollment programs by January 1, 2026. These programs, developed in coordination with relevant state agencies, are designed to increase the enrollment of eligible former foster youth into Medicaid, following best practices established by the Secretary.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1698
Expanded Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-709
Expanded Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2837
Expanded Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act
Jun 12, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 12, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1698
    Expanded Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-709
    Expanded Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2837
    Expanded Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act


  • June 12, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 12, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Peter Welch

Peter Welch

Democratic Senator

Vermont

Cosponsors (6)
Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted