S 2496

The Keep Kids Covered Act extends continuous Medicaid and CHIP eligibility for children, initially up to age 6 and then through age 18 or until a child no longer resides in the state. It also provides continuous eligibility for former foster youth up to age 26. The bill requires states to update contact information for children enrolled in these programs for longer than a year and clarifies the application of coverage continuity for foster youth. These changes aim to ensure children have consistent access to healthcare.