Bill > HR4028

This bill aims to modify existing Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) rules to provide 12-month continuous enrollment for individuals, which means that once a person is enrolled in these government health insurance programs, they would remain covered for a full year without having to repeatedly prove their eligibility. The bill removes age-specific language and expands coverage continuity provisions, effectively making enrollment more stable for both children and adults who qualify for Medicaid or CHIP. Specifically, the bill amends sections of the Social Security Act to eliminate restrictions that previously limited continuous enrollment primarily to children, and broadens the language to apply to all eligible individuals. The changes would take effect on the first day of the first fiscal quarter that begins at least one year after the bill's enactment. By providing longer, uninterrupted health coverage, the bill seeks to reduce administrative burdens on both recipients and program administrators and help ensure more consistent healthcare access for low-income individuals and families.

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