Human Services

State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature 1st Special Session

Relating to implementing an express lane option under Medicaid and the child health plan program. [HB-76] [Healthcare ] [Children and Youth ] [Medicare and Medicaid ]
Relating to implementing an express lane option under Medicaid and the child health plan program.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Bucy Filed on 07/14/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature 1st Special Session

Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. [HB-72] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ]
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Bucy Filed on 07/14/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature 1st Special Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. [HJR-11] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Medicare and Medicaid ]
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Bucy Filed on 07/14/2025

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State (Arizona)
Arizona Fifty-seventh Legislature - First Regular Session (2025)

Human services; FY2026 [HB-2968] [Human Services ] [Budget and Spending ]
Human services; FY2026

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Livingston Governor Vetoed on 06/25/2025

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Increases rates paid for licensed childcare centers to meet the federal equal access benchmark, implement a new differential bonus rate for infants under age 18 months and adopt fair payment practices consistent with the federal rules. [SB-1159] [Human Services ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Children and Youth ] [Public Health ] [Grants ] [Funding ]
HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM - Increases rates paid for licensed childcare centers to meet the federal equal access benchmark, implement a new differential bonus rate for infants under age 18 months and adopt fair payment practices consistent with the federal rules.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lammis Vargas Placed On Senate Calendar (06/20/2025) on 06/20/2025

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State (Arizona)
Arizona Fifty-seventh Legislature - First Regular Session (2025)

2025-2026; human services [SB-1743] [Human Services ]
2025-2026; human services

  

Sponsored by: Sen. John Kavanagh Chapter 241 on 06/27/2025

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Requires the executive office of health and human services to increase Medicaid payment rates for primary care services furnished by primary care providers to be commensurate with Medicare rates. [HB-6373] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Public Health ] [Human Services ]
HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE - Requires the executive office of health and human services to increase Medicaid payment rates for primary care services furnished by primary care providers to be commensurate with Medicare rates.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Julie Casimiro Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 06/03/2025

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Requires the executive office of health and human services to apply to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for a state plan amendment for reimbursement for health services in a school. [HB-6308] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Education ] [Human Services ] [Public Health ] [Children and Youth ]
HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE -- EARLY AND PERIODIC SCREENING, DIAGNOSTIC AND TREATMENT - Requires the executive office of health and human services to apply to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for a state plan amendment for reimbursement for health services in a school.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Teresa Tanzi Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 06/03/2025

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Requires the executive office of health and human services to apply to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for a state plan amendment for reimbursement for health services in a school. [SB-1004] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Education ] [Human Services ] [Public Health ] [Children and Youth ]
HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE -- EARLY AND PERIODIC SCREENING, DIAGNOSTIC AND TREATMENT - Requires the executive office of health and human services to apply to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for a state plan amendment for reimbursement for health services in a school.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Walter Felag Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 05/22/2025

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Raises the per diem rate by thirteen percent (13%) for Medicaid reimbursement for Tier C services provide by assisted living residence beginning January 1, 2026. [HB-6289] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Human Services ] [Senior Citizens ]
HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE -- LONG-TERM CARE SERVICE AND FINANCE REFORM - Raises the per diem rate by thirteen percent (13%) for Medicaid reimbursement for Tier C services provide by assisted living residence beginning January 1, 2026.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Katherine Kazarian Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 05/20/2025

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Authorizes office of health and human services (EOHHS) to establish coverage for obesity treatments, including medication. Office of health and human services would seek a 1115(a) waiver. [HB-6254] [Healthcare ] [Human Services ] [Public Health ] [Medicare and Medicaid ]
HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE - Authorizes office of health and human services (EOHHS) to establish coverage for obesity treatments, including medication. Office of health and human services would seek a 1115(a) waiver.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Joseph McNamara Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 05/20/2025

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Provides medical assistance coverage for medical services provided qualifying eligible recipients for community based care. [SB-975] [Healthcare ] [Human Services ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Public Health ]
HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE - Provides medical assistance coverage for medical services provided qualifying eligible recipients for community based care.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jessica de la Cruz Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 05/13/2025

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State (Colorado)
Colorado 2025 Regular Session

Consolidation of Crisis Response Services [SB-236] [Healthcare ] [Mental Health ] [Public Health ] [Funding ] [Human Services ] [Public Safety ]
Concerning the consolidation of the Colorado crisis hotline and the 988 crisis hotline enterprise, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jeff Bridges Governor Signed on 04/28/2025

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Provides for a tax refund deduction for contributions to the Meals on Wheels Inc. Fund commencing with tax year 2025. [HB-6149] [Taxes ] [Senior Citizens ] [Human Services ] [Funding ]
HUMAN SERVICES -- RHODE ISLAND MEALS ON WHEELS INC. FUND - Provides for a tax refund deduction for contributions to the Meals on Wheels Inc. Fund commencing with tax year 2025.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Brian Newberry Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 04/24/2025

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Requires reimbursement for medical, dental, and behavioral health services provided at community health care centers to equal the lesser of the actual cost, based on Medicaid reports, or 125% of the median rate for all community health centers within RI. [SB-896] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Public Health ] [Mental Health ] [Human Services ]
HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE - Requires reimbursement for medical, dental, and behavioral health services provided at community health care centers to equal the lesser of the actual cost, based on Medicaid reports, or 125% of the median rate for all community health centers within RI.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. John Burke Committee Heard on 05/15/2025

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2025 Regular Session

Relating to Medicaid reimbursement rates for certain mental health diagnostic and therapeutic procedures [SB-909] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Mental Health ] [Public Health ]
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia physician/medical practitioner provider Medicaid enhancement board to examine the current reimbursement rates paid to outpatient psychiatry and psychology services provided in a licensed behavioral health center for outpatient psychotherapy, medication management, and interventional services, including psychiatric interview evaluations and psychotherapy with evaluation and management services for adults, families, and couples, and develop a proposal for increasing those reimbursement rates (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Tamejiro Takubo Filed For Introduction on 03/24/2025

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2025 Regular Session

Streamlining and enhancing early childhood education and child care services in WV [SB-922] [Education ] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ]
The purpose of this bill is to streamline and enhance early childhood education and childcare services in West Virginia by integrating the existing Head Start, West Virginia Department of Education's Pre-K, and Birth to Three programs into a unified, state-administered system.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Maynard Committee Substitute Reported, But First To Finance on 03/25/2025

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Provides that licensed independent clinical social workers be able to enroll and bill Medicaid directly for covered services provided to adults with Medicaid fee-for-service coverage. [SB-874] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Human Services ]
HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE - Provides that licensed independent clinical social workers be able to enroll and bill Medicaid directly for covered services provided to adults with Medicaid fee-for-service coverage.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bridget Valverde Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 04/03/2025

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2025 Regular Session

Creating WV Homelessness Rehabilitation and Public Safety Act [SB-873] [Public Safety ] [Housing ] [Human Services ] [Community Development ] [Poverty ]
The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Homelessness Rehabilitation and Public Safety Act.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Maynard Committee Substitute Reported, But First To Finance on 03/27/2025

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2025 Regular Session

Prohibiting payment to residential substance use disorder treatment facilities that do not meet certain requirements [SB-867] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Mental Health ] [Human Services ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Overdose Prevention ]
The purpose of this bill is to require the Bureau for Medical Services to make necessary filings and obtain licensures and accreditation by July 1, 2025 and require compliance for these substance use disorder treatment facilities by an earlier date to accommodate the need for these facilities.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Woelfel Filed For Introduction on 03/21/2025

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