Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act of 2025

This bill aims to make it easier for kids on Medicaid or CHIP to see doctors in other states. It tells every state to set up a simple, fast way for approved out‑of‑state providers to enroll so they can treat these children. States can only ask for basic details needed to pay the provider (like the provider’s name and National Provider Identifier), and once enrolled, the provider stays approved for five years unless they’re later removed for cause. The children covered here are those under age 21 who are enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP.

To qualify, an out‑of‑state provider must already be enrolled in Medicare or another state’s Medicaid after being screened as low risk, and must not be excluded or terminated from federal or state programs. The changes apply to both Medicaid and CHIP, and take effect three years after the bill becomes law.

• Who is affected: Children under 21 on Medicaid or CHIP; out‑of‑state doctors and other health providers; state Medicaid/CHIP agencies.
• What changes: States must create a streamlined enrollment path using only basic info (like name and NPI); approved providers stay enrolled for five years; providers must already be vetted in Medicare or another state’s Medicaid and not be excluded or terminated.
• When: Takes effect three years after enactment.