children's health insurance program; eligibility

SB 1276 updates Arizona's Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) eligibility rules by adjusting the income threshold for children under 19. It increases the income limit from 225% of the federal poverty level (FPL) for fiscal years 2023-2025 to 250% of FPL starting October 1, 2025. This change directly affects low-income families whose household incomes fall within these updated ranges, expanding eligibility for CHIP coverage. The bill amends the existing definition of "Member" in the program without altering funding or service delivery mechanisms.