CHIPP Act

Permanent Funding for CHIP: Section 2 of the bill amends the Social Security Act to ensure funding for allotments to States continues for fiscal year 2029 and all subsequent years, providing long-term stability for the program.

Pediatric Quality Measures Program Support: Section 3(a) provides $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2030 to carry out this program, with future funding increased based on the consumer price index, which supports the continued use of quality measures for children.

Outreach and Enrollment: Section 3(e) amends the Outreach and Enrollment Program to include funding that is adjusted for inflation based on the consumer price index for all urban consumers, which helps maintain program outreach capabilities.

Increased State Flexibility for Eligibility: Section 4 amends the Social Security Act to allow States the option to increase children's eligibility for Medicaid and CHIP even if family income exceeds existing maximum income levels.

Permanent Affordability and Enrollment Standards: Section 3(c) and 3(f) remove expiration dates from the Assurance of Affordability Standard and the Child Enrollment Contingency Fund, making these provisions permanent.