S. 1697 — Introduced in Senate

II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1697 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 3, 2019Mr. Casey introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act to provide for immediate eligibility for former foster youth under Medicaid. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act. 2. Providing for immediate Medicaid eligibility for former foster youth Section 1002(a)(2) of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (Public Law 115–271) is amended by striking January 1, 2023 and inserting the date of enactment of the Immediate Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act.