Keep Kids Covered Act

The Keep Kids Covered Act extends continuous health coverage for children enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP. It requires states to maintain coverage for newborns and young children until age 6 (previously 1 year), for children ages 6-18 until age 19 (previously 12 months), and for former foster youth until age 26 (previously 18). The bill also mandates states to update contact information annually for long-term enrollees and inform them about their coverage duration. These changes aim to prevent gaps in health insurance for vulnerable children and youth. The provisions take effect one year after the bill's enactment.