Easier Access to Healthcare for Children in Medicaid
This new law aims to improve children's access to healthcare under the Medicaid program by allowing out-of-state providers to enroll more quickly. This means parents will have more choices for their children's medical care, potentially reducing wait times and improving treatment quality.
Key points
Doctors and other healthcare providers from one state will be able to more easily and quickly provide services to children in another state under the Medicaid program.
The enrollment process for these providers will be simplified, meaning less bureaucracy and faster service delivery.
The changes apply to individuals under 21 years of age enrolled in Medicaid, increasing their access to specialized care.
Healthcare providers already screened for fraud risk in Medicare or Medicaid in their home state will find it easier to get approval to provide services in another state.
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