Keep Kids Covered Act

The Keep Kids Covered Act extends continuous health coverage under Medicaid and CHIP for children. It requires states to maintain eligibility for children under age 6 for six years (instead of one year) and for children ages 6-18 for 24 months (instead of 12 months), preventing coverage loss during minor income fluctuations. States must also annually update contact information for enrolled children and inform them of their remaining coverage period. This directly affects children enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP programs across all states, ensuring more stable health coverage without frequent reapplying.