CHIPP Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The CHIPP Act permanently extends the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), ensuring continued access to affordable health coverage for millions of children. It makes several key changes, including permanently funding CHIP and related programs, streamlining eligibility for children through Medicaid express lane options, and allowing states to expand eligibility to children with higher family incomes. The bill also supports pediatric quality measures and outreach efforts, and adjusts funding levels for specific programs.
Key provisions
- Permanently extends and funds the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
- Authorizes the Medicaid and CHIP express lane eligibility option.
- Allows states to expand eligibility to children with family incomes exceeding current limits.
- Provides permanent funding for the Pediatric Quality Measures Program.
- Adjusts funding levels for the Outreach and Enrollment Program.
- Modifies the Child Enrollment Contingency Fund.
- Extends the duration of certain program authorizations and funding periods.
- Permits states to increase eligibility for children whose family income exceeds established limits.
Who is affected
- Children and families
- State governments
- Healthcare providers
- Health insurance industry
- Low-income families
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