Amends title XIX of the Social Security Act to require the collection of information on social determinants of health for Medicaid and CHIP beneficiaries.
Establishes a timeline for the Secretary to develop a model uniform reporting field within 18 months of enactment.
Requires states to report standardized and aggregated information related to social determinants of health.
Mandates the Secretary to determine appropriate providers and the frequency of information submission.
Ensures compliance with laws regarding beneficiary informed consent, privacy, and anonymity in data collection.
Provides guidance for collecting information from parents or guardians for child beneficiaries when direct collection is not feasible.
Aims to reduce duplicative screenings and ensure that collected information is entered into beneficiaries’ health records.
Defines “social determinants of health” using standardized definitions based on specific ICD-10 diagnostic codes.
Requires states to ensure that identified providers conduct screenings for social needs and submit information regularly.
Allows for exceptions for certain territories if reporting is deemed impractical.
Mandates a report to Congress within four years on the findings and trends related to the collected data on social determinants of health.