Have you ever wondered
how emancipated foster care youth cope
when their wisdom teeth come in
and they have NO medical insurance?
Health Care Reform for Emancipated Foster Youth
Section 2004 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act which expands Medicaid coverage to former foster children up to age 26. However, this provision will not be implemented until January 2014.
After January 1, 2014, all states will be required to extend Medicaid coverage to youth who have "aged out" of foster care. To qualify, individuals must have been enrolled in Medicaid while in foster care.
Health Legislation Related to the Fostering Connections Act
The Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act previously gave states the option to expand coverage to youth who have aged out of the foster care system up to age 21.
In response, some states have introduced healthcare legislation related to the Fostering Connections act:
- California: SB 597, Chapter 339 (enacted)
- Oklahoma: HB 1734, Chapter 338 (enacted)
- Oregon: HB 3664 (enacted)
- Minnesota: HB 934 and SB 665 (pending-carryover)
Additional Health Tools, Analyses and Research are available at the Fostering Connections Resource Center.
1 comment:
Lisa this is a step in the right direction. too bad that there will be such a long delay in getting benefits to those who need them most, especially in this economic climate.
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