H.R. 2840 would amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to ensure payment under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program for covered items and services furnished by school-based health clinics.
Detailed Summary
Healthy Schools Act of 2009 - Amends titles XIX (Medicaid) and XXI (Children's Health Insurance) (CHIP, formerly known as SCHIP) to require the state to certify that it has implemented procedures to pay for covered items and services furnished by school-based health clinics under Medicaid and CHIP.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 6/11/2009: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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