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Every healthcare bill from all 50 state legislatures and Congress, introduced in the last 12 weeks and automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

Total bills
428
last 12 weeks
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11
jurisdictions with bills
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United States
271 bills
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410 for 18 against
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in committee · United States · Senate Aug 4, 2026

S 5236: Improving CARE for Youth Act

The Improving CARE for Youth Act amends the Social Security Act to prevent state Medicaid plans from denying payment for mental health or primary care services provided on the same day as a qualifying service. This legislation directly affects individuals receiving Medicaid coverage, particularly those who visit outpatient facilities for both physical and mental health treatments during a single visit. By establishing that states cannot prohibit reimbursement for these concurrent services, the bill ensures that patients are not financially penalized for combining different types of care in one appointment. The measure defines "same-day qualifying services" as primary or mental health visits occurring at the same facility on the same day, regardless of whether the providers are identical.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill prevents Medicaid from denying payment for concurrent mental health and primary care services, directly expanding coverage and protecting patient access to healthcare.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Children's Health Medicaid Mental Health Tags Children
Margaret Wood Hassan (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · United States · House Jul 22, 2026

HR 9833: Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act

This bill, titled the Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act, modifies the Children's Health Insurance Program to expand dental coverage for low-income children and pregnant women. It mandates that states remove any lifetime or annual dollar limits on dental benefits for eligible participants and requires states to offer dental-only supplemental coverage instead of allowing them to opt out. The changes take effect six months after the law is enacted, ensuring that these specific groups receive consistent access to necessary dental services without financial caps.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands dental coverage for low-income children and pregnant women, removes benefit limits, and mandates supplemental coverage.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Children's Health Insurance Medicaid Tags Children
Nanette Diaz Barragán (D) · 17 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · Senate Jul 21, 2026

S 5037: MediKids Act

The MediKids Act expands Medicaid eligibility to cover children and young adults up to age 26, regardless of their immigration status, and establishes a system for automatic enrollment of newborns that allows parents to opt out if other qualifying health coverage is available. The bill ensures that states provide full federal funding for these expanded groups and extends specific pediatric health services, such as Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT), to individuals up to age 26. Additionally, the legislation modifies tax rules to prevent this new Medicaid coverage from counting as minimum essential coverage for the purpose of individual health insurance tax penalties.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands Medicaid eligibility and ensures full federal funding for new groups, directly increasing government spending on public health services.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands Medicaid eligibility, ensures full federal funding, and extends pediatric health services, directly strengthening healthcare access.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill explicitly expands Medicaid eligibility to children and young adults regardless of immigration status, directly protecting immigrant access to healthcare services.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Children's Health Insurance Medicaid DACA & Dreamers Tags Children
Andy Kim (D) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Jul 22, 2026

HR 9846: Childhood Disability Benefits Fairness Act

The Childhood Disability Benefits Fairness Act changes how Medicaid eligibility is determined for children who receive Social Security child's insurance benefits. Under current rules, these children might be denied Medicaid because their Social Security payments count as income, even though the payments are meant to replace lost wages due to a parent's disability. This bill ensures that children in this situation are treated as if they are receiving Supplemental Security Income benefits instead, which allows them to qualify for Medicaid regardless of their Social Security income. The change applies to all new eligibility decisions made after the law is passed, aiming to provide consistent access to healthcare coverage for disabled children with low family incomes.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands Medicaid eligibility for children with disabilities by excluding Social Security benefits from income calculations, thereby strengthening healthcare access.90% confidence
Sub-Topics Children's Health Medicaid Tags Children People with Disabilities
Debbie Dingell (D)