Kidd’s Stuttering Act mandates screening for childhood-onset fluency disorders, including stuttering, and requires coverage of certain speech therapy.

The Kidd’s Stuttering Act amends titles XI, XIX, and XXI of the Social Security Act to mandate screening for childhood-onset fluency disorders, including stuttering, for children aged 2 to 6. It requires the Secretary to publish these changes by January 1, 2026. The Act also mandates coverage of specified speech therapy services under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) starting January 1, 2027. These services include treatment for childhood-onset fluency disorders, such as stuttering, and can be delivered via telecommunications technology.

Kidd’s Stuttering Act mandates screening for childhood-onset fluency disorders, including stuttering, and requires coverage of certain speech therapy.

The Kidd’s Stuttering Act amends titles XI, XIX, and XXI of the Social Security Act to mandate screening for childhood-onset fluency disorders, including stuttering, for children aged 2 to 6. It requires the Secretary to publish these changes by January 1, 2026. The Act also mandates coverage of specified speech therapy services under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) starting January 1, 2027. These services include treatment for childhood-onset fluency disorders, such as stuttering, and can be delivered via telecommunications technology.