To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide for 12-month continuous enrollment of individuals under the Medicaid program and Children’s Health Insurance Program.
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Latest Action · October 26, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
This bill would extend continuous health coverage protections to more people enrolled in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program, or CHIP. Currently, certain groups like children under 19 are guaranteed 12 months of continuous coverage without interruption, but the bill would expand this protection to all Medicaid and CHIP beneficiaries regardless of age. The legislation affects low-income individuals and families who rely on these government health insurance programs by ensuring they cannot lose coverage for a year even if their circumstances change. The bill would take effect approximately one year after the enactment of the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act and requires amendments to the Social Security Act to implement these coverage protections. This change aims to provide greater stability and continuity of health insurance for vulnerable populations by reducing coverage gaps that can occur when people's income or eligibility status fluctuates.
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