H.R. 4944
Referred to CommitteeHelping Kids Cope Act of 2021
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
8/9/2021 • House
Summary
Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021
This bill provides funding through FY2026 to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for grants to enhance access to and provider training in pediatric behavioral health care.
Specifically, HRSA must award grants to pediatricians, children's hospitals, and other providers to support pediatric behavioral health integration and coordination within communities. Grant-funded activities may include hiring community navigators to assist families in accessing appropriate services, incorporating behavioral health services in pediatric practices, and delivering services via telehealth.
In addition, HRSA must award grants to children's hospitals to expand training for providers in the pediatric behavioral health workforce.
Introduced in House • 8/6/2021
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Originated in the House
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August 6, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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