Kidd’s Stuttering Act

The Kidd's Stuttering Act requires Medicaid and CHIP programs to include screening for childhood-onset fluency disorders, such as stuttering, in well-child visits for children aged 2 to 6. Starting in 2028, these screenings must be added to standard health quality measures, and by 2029, states must provide coverage for specific speech therapy services treating these disorders. The law ensures that coverage for stuttering therapy is not more restrictive than coverage for other speech and language disorders and allows these services to be delivered via telehealth. Additionally, managed care organizations and insurance plans must follow established rules to guarantee equal access to these treatments.