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This bill aims to enhance healthcare coverage continuity for children under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) by extending and expanding eligibility periods. Specifically, the bill requires states to provide continuous eligibility for children, ensuring they remain covered for longer periods without interruption. For deemed newborns, the continuous eligibility period is extended from one year to six years, allowing children to maintain healthcare coverage during critical early development stages. For children ages 6 through 18 and former foster youth, the bill extends continuous eligibility periods and allows former foster youth to remain eligible for Medicaid until they reach 26 years old. The bill also mandates that states develop processes to update contact information for enrolled individuals at least annually and inform them about their enrollment status and the duration of their continuous eligibility. Additionally, the bill adjusts the implementation timeline for coverage of former foster children, with different effective dates for youth who attain 18 years of age on or after January 1, 2023, and those who do not fall under that specific category. The overall goal is to reduce gaps in healthcare coverage and ensure more stable access to medical services for children and young adults.

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