Health and Social Services Support Act
May 12, 2026
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The Frame
The bill changes the financial support structure for foster parents, former foster youth, and nursing home providers, directly impacting the monthly stipends and operational funding for these groups starting July 1, 2026.
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Foster parents and caregivers
Their monthly room and board rates are subject to annual cost-of-living adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index.
Former foster youth
They are eligible for increased monthly stipends and expanded internship opportunities through the Step into Success program.
Nursing home providers
Their Medicaid reimbursement rates and Quality Incentive Program payments are subject to revised calculation methodologies.
Faith-based organizations
They are eligible to apply for grants under the newly created Foster and Family Support Grant Program.
Last recorded activity May 12, 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much financial assistance will former foster youth receive under the Step into Success program?
What is the new Foster and Family Support Grant Program?
Are there changes to how nursing homes are paid?
Why It Matters
The bill changes the financial support structure for foster parents, former foster youth, and nursing home providers, directly impacting the monthly stipends and operational funding for these groups starting July 1, 2026.
News Coverage
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Lobbying Activity
A16Z Capital Management LLC (f/k/a AH Capital Management L.L.C., d/b/a Andreessen Horowitz)
on behalf of A16Z Capital Management LLC (f/k/a AH Capital Management L.L.C.)
2026
“Digital assets and anti-money laundering proposals”
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
on behalf of Cleveland Clinic Foundation
2026
“Quantum computing Immigration Issues National Institute of Health CHILDReN Act EARLY Minds Act Interoperability Issues Brain Health 340B Graduate Medical Education Workforce Issues Payer Accountability Organ Transplant Legislation Healthy Competition Act Price Transparency ”
ACG Advocacy
on behalf of Artera
2026
“Government procurement health care.”
ACG Advocacy
on behalf of 11:11 Media Impact
2026
“Youth treatment facility oversight. Foster care issues.”
ACG Advocacy
on behalf of FoodHealth Company
2026
“Advocating on federal nutrition policy.”
1-800 Contacts, Inc.
2026
“Issues and legislative proposals related to contact lenses Issues related to the Federal Trade Commission Contact Lens Rule H.R.8773: Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025 H.R. 9027: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 HR 4282 S. 3354, Curtis QUIET Act.”
A STREET STRATEGIES
on behalf of National Association of Convenience Stores
2026
“Issues relating to renewable fuels and energy policy Issues relating to UST regulations Issues relating to renewable fuels standard implementation Issues relating to retailer liability associated with selling alternative and renewable fuels Issues relating to the gasoline and diesel fuel excise tax Issues relating to Biodiesel Blenders' Tax Credit Issues relating to the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property tax credit Issues relating to Gas prices and fuel markets, price gouging E15 RVP waiver”
ADOBE INC
2026
“IT Modernization and Digital Service delivery issues; Digital Service Delivery IT Acquisition, and Content Authenticity and digital provenance issues; Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI); artificial intelligence; content provenance; privacy; technology in and competition issues; AI innovation and the economy; Content provenance and AI Labelling; IT modernization; Support for H.R. 9112 - CREATOR Act”
ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS
2026
“Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, ORPHAN Cures Act (HR 946, S 1862), Mikaela Naylon Give Kids A Chance Act (HR 1262), Give Kids A Chance Act (S 932), Cameron's Law (HR 1414), Kids Access to Care Act (Accelerating HR 1509, S 752), Small Biotech Innovations Act (HR 3731, S 1930), EPIC Act (HR 1492, S 832), One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR 1), BINSA Act, H.R. 9102, Issues related to protecting patient access to medicines in Medicare and Medicaid, Issues related to access to medicines for Parkinson's disease patients, Issues related to Antipsychotic use in Medicare, Issues related to most-favored-nation policies.”
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Shift to Faith-Based Grant Funding
The creation of the Foster and Family Support Grant Program marks a specific legislative intent to leverage faith-based organizations for foster care recruitment and support.
Connected Entities
Sources
openstates.org
Analysis Score
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- Controversy20Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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