New York S06918 mandates automatic continuous enrollment in medical assistance and child health plus for children under age six.

New York S06918, known as the "Keep Kids Covered Act," amends the social services law and public health law to ensure automatic continuous enrollment in medical assistance and child health plus for children under age six. The bill requires that children who are eligible for these programs remain enrolled until the last day of the month in which they turn six, subject to federal financial participation. The commissioner of health is directed to establish an automated system to maintain enrollment and notify parents or guardians of eligibility for extended benefits.

New York S06918 mandates automatic continuous enrollment in medical assistance and child health plus for children under age six.

New York S06918, known as the "Keep Kids Covered Act," amends the social services law and public health law to ensure automatic continuous enrollment in medical assistance and child health plus for children under age six. The bill requires that children who are eligible for these programs remain enrolled until the last day of the month in which they turn six, subject to federal financial participation. The commissioner of health is directed to establish an automated system to maintain enrollment and notify parents or guardians of eligibility for extended benefits.