Healthcare (Medicaid · Children)

S 6918, the "Keep Kids Covered Act," ensures children under age six who qualify for medical assistance remain continuously enrolled without interruption. It requires the state to establish an automated system that prevents coverage gaps during annual renewals for these children, directly affecting families with young children previously eligible for Medicaid or Child Health Plus. Key provisions mandate automatic enrollment through age five, eliminate income-based eligibility reviews during this period, and require departments to notify parents of extended coverage rights. The law aims to maintain consistent healthcare access for vulnerable children without requiring additional applications or paperwork from families.