The Keep Kids Covered Act extends health insurance coverage for children under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Specifically, it requires states to provide continuous coverage for newborns until age 6 (instead of just one year), for children ages 6 through 18 for 24 months without interruption, and for former foster youth until age 26. The bill also requires states to collect updated contact information from enrolled families at least once per year and inform them about their coverage status and how long their continuous eligibility will last. These changes take effect one year after the bill becomes law, except for foster youth coverage provisions, which begin 180 days after enactment. The legislation aims to prevent children from losing health insurance due to administrative gaps or paperwork delays.
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