Easier Out-of-State Healthcare Access for Children
This new law aims to simplify access for children to doctors and medical services in other states if they are covered by Medicaid or CHIP. This will give parents more choices for their children's specialists, potentially reducing wait times and improving care quality. The changes will take effect in three years.
Key points
Out-of-state doctors and medical facilities will find it easier to accept patients covered by Medicaid and CHIP, without needing to go through complex registration processes in each state.
This will improve access to specialized medical care for children, especially in areas lacking specific specialists or when urgent consultation is needed outside their home state.
Healthcare providers must meet minimum safety requirements and not be excluded from other federal programs, which aims to protect patients from fraud.
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