Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act
This bill modifies Medicaid and CHIP enrollment rules to provide 12-month continuous coverage for all eligible individuals, removing previous age restrictions that limited this benefit to children under 19. It changes language from "child" to "individual" in both programs, ensuring adults and children who qualify maintain coverage without annual renewal requirements. The changes apply to all Medicaid and CHIP participants meeting income and other eligibility criteria, preventing coverage loss due to administrative re-certification. The amendment takes effect one year after the bill's enactment, aligning with existing 2023 implementation timelines.
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Introduction
Sep 2023
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Introduced Sep 13, 2023
Last action Sep 15, 2023
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Sep 15, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Sep 13, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
lower
Sep 13, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
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1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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