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This bill, known as the Kidd's Stuttering Act, aims to improve screening and treatment for childhood-onset fluency disorders, particularly stuttering, through changes to Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to update core child health quality measures by January 1, 2026, to include screening for stuttering in children ages 3-6. It mandates that Medicaid well-child visits include screening for fluency disorders starting January 1, 2027. Additionally, the bill requires Medicaid and CHIP to provide coverage for speech therapy services related to stuttering, ensuring that treatment limitations are no more restrictive than those for other speech disorders. The legislation also explicitly allows for speech therapy services to be delivered through real-time audio and video telecommunications technology, expanding access to treatment. These changes are designed to improve early detection and treatment of stuttering in young children, potentially helping to mitigate long-term communication challenges.

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