An Act to promote continuity of health coverage for children

This bill guarantees at least 12 months of continuous health coverage through MassHealth for children under 19. It directly affects Massachusetts children enrolled in MassHealth, ensuring they retain coverage for a full year unless specific circumstances occur - such as turning 19, moving out of state, voluntarily leaving the program, or if coverage was wrongly granted due to fraud. The law requires the state to maintain this coverage period without interruption, reducing gaps in care for families. Exceptions are clearly defined to prevent misuse while ensuring stability for eligible children.