Stabilizing Medicaid and CHIP Health Coverage for 12 Months
This act aims to ensure continuous Medicaid and CHIP health coverage for 12 months, meaning eligible individuals won't lose access to medical care due to paperwork. This provides citizens with more stable access to doctors and medications, potentially preventing serious illnesses and costly hospital visits.
Key points
Individuals eligible for Medicaid and CHIP will have guaranteed coverage for 12 months, even if their circumstances change, eliminating gaps in healthcare access.
The act seeks to reduce administrative costs associated with re-enrollment and improve chronic disease management.
States can receive financial bonuses for effectively retaining enrollees in programs, encouraging better administrative practices.
Waiting periods for CHIP coverage have been eliminated, meaning immediate access to benefits for children.
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