Bills · S 752
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 752Health care coverage and accessState and local government operations
Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act
INTRO FEB 26· LAST ACTION FEB 26
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STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it could significantly improve access to medical care for children, especially those with rare diseases, complex conditions, or behavioral health needs who often require specialized treatment not available close to home. By making it easier for qualified out-of-state providers to participate in a state's Medicaid or CHIP program, families wouldn't have to navigate complex bureaucratic hurdles just to get their child care from a trusted specialist in a neighboring state.
If this bill becomes law, it could mean shorter wait times, more choices for families, and less administrative burden for providers, ultimately helping children get the care they need faster. Without it, these access issues would continue, potentially delaying crucial treatments for vulnerable children and limiting their options for specialized care.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires states to create a streamlined process for 'eligible out-of-state providers' to enroll in their Medicaid and CHIP programs to provide services to individuals under 21.
This simplifies and speeds up the process for providers, which can increase access to specialized healthcare for children.
PROVISION 02
An eligible out-of-state provider, once enrolled through this process, will remain enrolled for a 5-year period unless they are terminated or excluded.
This provides stability for providers and ensures continuous access to care for patients without frequent re-enrollment burdens.
PROVISION 03
Defines an 'eligible out-of-state provider' as a provider located in another state who has already been screened for low fraud risk (in Medicare or another state's Medicaid/CHIP) and has not been excluded from any federal health care program.
This ensures that only qualified and vetted providers can use the streamlined process, balancing increased access with program integrity.
PROVISION 04
Specifies that the streamlined enrollment process applies to 'qualifying individuals,' which are defined as individuals under 21 years of age.
This focuses the benefits of the bill directly on improving healthcare access for children and adolescents.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 45
R· Iowa
YRS IN OFFICE
51
BILLS LED
92
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 84%
DEM 26 REP 19 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 26
Introduced in Senate
FEB 26
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 752
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 26, 2025
Last actionFeb 26, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FINANCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 26, 2025
Senate BillS 752Health care coverage and accessState and local government operations
Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act
INTRODUCED FEB 26, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 26, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
45
COMPLEXITY
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