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Health Support: New Guidelines for Medicaid and CHIP Programs

This new act aims to improve healthcare access by issuing guidelines to states on how to better incorporate social factors affecting health into Medicaid and CHIP programs. This means these programs can more effectively assist citizens by considering not only illnesses but also living conditions that impact their health. As a result, individuals using these programs can expect more comprehensive support.
Key points
Facilitating states in using existing regulations to include social factors (e.g., housing conditions, food access) in healthcare.
Encouraging managed care entities to integrate these factors into their contracts, potentially leading to better service coordination.
Providing examples of best practices from other states to help create more effective health programs for children and adults.
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Print number: 118_HR_1066
Sponsor: Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large]
Process start date: 2023-02-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

CARING for Social Determinants Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_1066.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Facilitating states in using existing regulations to include social factors (e.g., housing conditions, food access) in healthcare.
  • Encouraging managed care entities to integrate these factors into their contracts, potentially leading to better service coordination.
  • Providing examples of best practices from other states to help create more effective health programs for children and adults.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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