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HR10677119th CongressWALLET

Expanded Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act

Sponsored By: Representative Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37]

Introduced

Summary

Extends Medicaid coverage to many former foster youth up to age 26. The bill would create a targeted eligibility pathway for young adults with foster care histories and require coordinated outreach to enroll them.

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  • Former foster youth: Young people under 26 who were in foster care when they turned 18, who later entered kinship guardianship, or who were emancipated before 18 would qualify for Medicaid under a new category even if they fall outside existing eligibility subclauses or exceed current state income thresholds.
  • States and agencies: States must establish an outreach and enrollment program by January 1, 2027, coordinated with the agency that administers Part E of title IV and other appropriate agencies, following best practices set by the Secretary to boost enrollment of those newly eligible.

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Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

More Medicaid for former foster youth

If enacted, this bill would let people under 26 who were in foster care qualify for Medicaid under a new category. To qualify, you must have been in state-responsible foster care when you turned 18 (or a higher age a state chose), have entered a kinship legal guardianship after foster care, or have been emancipated from foster care before 18. You also must not be enrolled in the listed Medicaid categories, or you must be enrolled but have income above those categories' income limits. The change would take effect January 1, 2027, and apply to people who turn 18 on or after that date. If enacted, each state would also have to start an outreach and enrollment program by January 1, 2027, coordinated with the state agency that runs foster care programs and other partners, following best practices set by the Secretary.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37]

CA • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]

    NE • R

    Sponsored 10/1/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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