Search Results: keywords:"medicaid coverage"

  • H. R. 7809 — To establish a State public option through Medicaid to provide Americans with the choice of a high-quality, low-cost health insurance plan.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:5,443

    H.R. 7809, known as the "State Public Option Act," proposes to allow states to offer a public health insurance option through Medicaid, giving Americans access to affordable, high-quality health insurance starting January 1, 2025. The bill enables states to offer a Medicaid buy-in program and...

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    The State Public Option Act is a proposed plan that lets states offer a special type of health insurance through Medicaid, starting in 2025, so people can have affordable and good-quality health care, and it includes important coverage like visits to the doctor and medicine.

  • H. R. 7996 — To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid coverage of mental health services and primary care services furnished on the same day.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:518

    The bill H. R. 7996, known as the “Improving CARE for Youth Act,” aims to change the Social Security Act so that Medicaid covers both mental health services and primary care services given to a patient on the same day. This would mean that if someone visits a clinic, they can...

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    The bill wants to make sure that if someone goes to see a doctor and a therapist on the same day, both visits can be paid for by Medicaid, which helps people pay for healthcare. This makes it easier for people to get all the care they need without worrying about who will pay for it.

  • S. 4445 — To protect and expand nationwide access to fertility treatment, including in vitro fertilization.
    Status:Placed on Calendar Senate
    Words:13,220

    S. 4445, known as the "Right to IVF Act," aims to protect and expand access to fertility treatments, including in vitro fertilization (IVF), across the United States. The bill establishes nationwide standards to ensure patients and healthcare providers can access and offer...

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    S. 4445, the "Right to IVF Act," is a bill that wants to make it easier for people all over the country to get help having babies, like through special doctor treatments. It also wants to make sure these treatments are paid for by certain health plans, like those used by veterans, soldiers, and government workers.

  • H. RES. 1083 — Recognizing the longstanding and invaluable contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant health in the United States.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:343

    H. RES. 1083 acknowledges and celebrates the significant contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant health in the United States. The resolution underscores the importance of midwifery, especially in addressing disparities in maternal health outcomes due to systemic racism and lack...

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    H. RES. 1083 is about saying thank you to Black midwives for helping moms and babies in the U.S., and it asks the government to help more people become midwives, make sure everyone can see them when they need, and get insurance to pay for their help.