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- H.R.5900
H.R.5900: Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Feb. 13, 2020
- Latest Major Action Feb. 13, 2020
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (4 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 13, 2020
Bill Summary
Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act This bill requires state Medicaid programs to establish a process through which qualifying out-of-state providers may enroll as participating providers without undergoing additional screening requirements. Among other things, a qualifying provider must (1) serve minors, or adults whose condition began as a minor; and (2) have previously been screened for Medicare participation or for participation in the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 13, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| Feb. 13, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Joseph P. Kennedy III (D-Mass.) |