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H.R. 172

Ensuring Continuous Coverage under SCHIP Act of 2013

Ensuring Continuous Coverage under SCHIP Act of 2013 - Amends title XXI (Children's Health Insurance) (CHIP) of the Social Security Act (SSA) with respect to a state plan that provides child health insurance through a means other than through the state's plan under SSA title XIX (Medicaid).

Requires in such a case for the CHIP plan to implement the 12-month continuous eligibility option available under Medicaid for targeted low-income children whose family income is below 200% of the poverty line.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29](D-TX)Sponsor
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  • Introduced in HouseJan 4, 2013
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    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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