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DemocratBill · S. 2069· Senate(119-S-2069)

Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act

Rep. Whitehouse
Age: 71 years
Rhode Island
Introduced
6/12/2025
Last activity
6/12/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsored by
Sheldon Whitehouse
Cosponsors
Democrat - 10Republican - 0
Health
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act," seeks to amend the Social Security Act. The primary goal is to provide 12-month continuous enrollment for individuals under the Medicaid program and the Children's Health Insurance Program. These changes involve amending titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act. The amendments are designed to expand coverage rules beyond just children to include individuals more broadly. The changes are scheduled to take effect on the first day of the first fiscal quarter starting on or after December 31, 2026.

Yes· 3 of 23

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+7

    Providing continuous enrollment significantly stabilizes healthcare access for low-income families.

  • Does this make health care easier to get in general?+7

    Continuous enrollment helps prevent coverage gaps for Medicaid and CHIP recipients.

  • Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+6

    Continuous enrollment is highly beneficial for individuals with disabilities who rely on Medicaid.

The opposite

  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?-2

    The bill imposes a uniform federal requirement for continuous enrollment, potentially limiting state discretion.