The proposed Medicaid for Every Child Act would automatically enroll every child in the federal health insurance program at birth.
seeks to extend Medicaid coverage to all children by automatically enrolling them in the federal health insurance program.
At present, minors are only eligible for Medicaid if their family's income is 138 percent of the federal poverty level in many places, which in the 48 contiguous states is $34,307 for a family of three. Families earning more can receive lower-cost coverage for their children, but there are many who still struggle to afford that coverage.
Sen. Bob Casey speaks at a news conference on September 25, 2017, in Washington, D.C. Casey introduced a draft measure of a Senate bill on September 21, 2023, that would provide Medicaid for all kids in the U.S."Too many of our kids are struggling to stay healthy because their families can't afford the care they need," Casey said.