S.2496

The Keep Kids Covered Act extends continuous eligibility for children under Medicaid and CHIP.

The Keep Kids Covered Act amends titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to extend continuous eligibility for children under the Medicaid program and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). For Medicaid, it extends continuous eligibility for children until they turn 26 if they are former foster youth. For CHIP, it extends continuous eligibility for children until they turn 6. The Act also requires states to update contact information for individuals enrolled under these programs for more than 12 months. The changes will take effect one year after the enactment of the Act.