Keep Kids Covered Act
Keep Kids Covered Act
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# Keep Kids Covered Act (S 2496) - Summary **What the Bill Does** The Keep Kids Covered Act would extend health insurance coverage for children through Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). While the bill's specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, bills with this title typically aim to prevent gaps in children's health coverage and maintain or expand eligibility requirements. **Who It Affects** This bill would primarily affect low-income and moderate-income families with children who rely on Medicaid and CHIP for health insurance.
It could also impact state governments that administer these programs and healthcare providers serving these populations. **Current Status** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colorado) and is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been voted on by the full Senate. To learn more about specific provisions, you can visit Congress.gov to review the full text once it's posted.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.