What does EXEMPTION OF CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE WHO ARE PLACED IN A of Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 1905(a) of the Social Security Act. The amendment removes the Medicaid Institutional Maintenance of Effort (IMD) exclusion for children in foster care. Specifically, it applies to children under state responsibility placed in qualified residential treatment programs. The amendment allows for Medicaid coverage of services provided to these children, regardless of payments made under section 472. The changes are effective for services furnished in calendar quarters beginning on or after October 1, 2026.

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Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act of 2026

Q: What does Preamble of Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act of 2026 do?

This bill proposes to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act. The proposed amendment aims to ensure Medicaid eligibility for children in foster care. Specifically, the bill addresses children in foster care who are placed in a qualified residential treatment program.

Q: What does SHORT TITLE. of Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act of 2026.

Last updated: 3/26/2026 · Introduced: 3/26/2026

Author: Gus Bilirakis (R-FL)

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This bill amends the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid eligibility for children in foster care placed in qualified residential treatment programs.
The bill removes the Medicaid Institutional Maintenance of Effort (IMD) exclusion for these children, allowing coverage of services regardless of other payments.
These changes apply to services furnished starting October 1, 2026.

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