Extending Continuous Medicaid and CHIP Eligibility for Children Up to Six Years.
This bill aims to stabilize children's access to healthcare by significantly extending the periods during which they cannot lose Medicaid or CHIP coverage. Continuous eligibility for newborns and young children is extended to age 6, and for older children (ages 6-18) it is extended to two years. This reduces administrative burdens and ensures uninterrupted medical care.
Key points
Children enrolled in Medicaid/CHIP will maintain coverage until age 6, regardless of changes in family income.
The continuous eligibility period for children aged 6 through 18 is extended from 12 months to 24 months.
States must annually update contact information and inform families about the remaining duration of their child's continuous enrollment period.
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