HR-1509 : Still Just a Bill


Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act of 2025

This bill requires states to establish a process through which qualifying out-of-state providers may temporarily treat children under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) without undergoing additional screening requirements. 

Specifically, states must establish a process through which qualifying out-of-state providers may enroll for five years as participating providers to treat individuals under the age of 21 without undergoing additional screening requirements.

A qualifying out-of-state provider (1) must not have been excluded or terminated from participating in a federal health care program or state Medicaid program; and (2) must have been successfully enrolled in Medicare or a state Medicaid program based on a determination that the provider posed a limited risk of fraud, waste, or abuse.

The bill’s changes take effect three years after enactment.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2025-02-21IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2025-02-21IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Sponsor :

Lori Trahan [D] (MA-3)
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Policy Area :

Health
Related Subjects
  • Child health
  • Health care coverage and access
  • Intergovernmental relations
  • Medicaid
  • Poverty and welfare assistance
  • State and local government operations
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