Bills · HR 1509
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1509Health care coverage and accessState and local government operations
Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act of 2025
INTRO FEB 21· LAST ACTION FEB 21
READING
3MIN
COSPONSORS
104BIPARTISAN
READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenMany children, especially those with rare diseases, complex medical needs, or those living near state borders, often need to travel across state lines to access specialized doctors or receive specific treatments. The current system of requiring full, separate enrollment in each state's Medicaid or CHIP program for out-of-state providers can create lengthy delays, making it difficult for families to get their children the care they need in a timely manner.
This bill matters because it aims to break down those administrative barriers, potentially opening up more care options for children and reducing the often-critical wait times for specialized services. If this bill becomes law, it could mean that families have greater flexibility in choosing providers, and children get necessary care faster, particularly when local options are insufficient. If it doesn't pass, these administrative obstacles would continue to slow down access to out-of-state care for kids on Medicaid and CHIP.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires states to adopt a streamlined enrollment process for eligible out-of-state providers for Medicaid and CHIP, for services provided to individuals under 21.
This reduces administrative hurdles for providers and increases access to specialized care for children.
PROVISION 02
Limits screening and enrollment requirements for eligible out-of-state providers to the minimum necessary information, such as name and National Provider Identifier (NPI).
This prevents states from imposing excessive, redundant checks on providers already vetted elsewhere.
PROVISION 03
Defines an 'eligible out-of-state provider' as one located in another state, deemed low-risk for fraud by Medicare or their home state's Medicaid, and not excluded from federal or state healthcare programs.
This ensures that only trustworthy and vetted providers can use the simplified enrollment process.
PROVISION 04
Grants providers who enroll through this process a 5-year enrollment period, unless terminated or excluded sooner.
This provides stability for providers and reduces the frequency of renewal paperwork, allowing them to focus on patient care.
PROVISION 05
The amendments made by this section shall take effect 3 years after the date the Act is signed into law.
This gives states sufficient time to implement the new enrollment procedures and update their systems.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 104
D· Massachusetts
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
18
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 67%
DEM 69 REP 35 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 21
Introduced in House
FEB 21
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1509
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 21, 2025
Last actionFeb 21, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 21, 2025
House BillHR 1509Health care coverage and accessState and local government operations
Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act of 2025
INTRODUCED FEB 21, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 21, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
104
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
