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Introduced
03/26/2019
03/26/2019
In Committee
03/26/2019
03/26/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide for 12-month continuous enrollment under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. This bill requires the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and state Medicaid programs to provide 12-month continuous enrollment for eligible individuals. The bill also establishes bonus payments for states that implement certain Medicaid enrollment and retention policies for specified categories of individuals (e.g., children), such as aligning income eligibility standards with those of other insurance affordability programs.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and state Medicaid programs to provide 12-month continuous enrollment for eligible individuals. The bill also establishes bonus payments for states that implement certain Medicaid enrollment and retention policies for specified categories of individuals, such as aligning income eligibility standards with those of other insurance affordability programs. Additionally, the bill prohibits the application of coverage waiting periods under CHIP. The goal of the bill is to promote continuous health coverage and improve enrollment and retention in Medicaid and CHIP, which can lead to better health outcomes and lower administrative costs.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 03/26/2019)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/873/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s873/BILLS-116s873is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s873/BILLS-116s873is.pdf.pdf |
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