Bill · H.R. 4641· House(119-HR-4641)

Keep Kids Covered Act

Age: 60 years

Florida

Introduced: 7/23/2025
Last activity: 7/23/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by: Kathy Castor
Cosponsors: - 25 - 0

Health

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The Keep Kids Covered Act aims to amend the Social Security Act to ensure continuous health coverage for certain children. It extends continuous eligibility for deemed newborns under Medicaid and CHIP from one year to six years of age. The bill also expands continuous eligibility for various children under age 19 and former foster youth. For those in the foster system, it provides coverage until they reach the age of 26. Additionally, the act requires states to maintain up-to-date contact information for enrolled individuals. These changes are set to take effect one year after the bill's enactment.

Yes· 3 of 6

Would children be better off under this?+8
The bill significantly extends continuous health coverage for newborns through age 6 and for other children under age 19.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+7
The bill provides expanded, continuous Medicaid and CHIP coverage for children in low-income families.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+7
The bill expands continuous eligibility for Medicaid and CHIP, ensuring longer-term health coverage for children and former foster youth.