Through this SPA, the state provides 12 months of continuous eligibility (CE) coverage to individuals enrolled in its separate CHIP, pursuant to section 5112 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (CAA, 2023) effective January 1, 2024.
Additionally, through this SPA, the state is aligning section 8.7 to make updates related to descriptions of timeframes, notice requirements, and consequences of non payment of cost sharing charges. The state waives the collection of CHIP premiums through September 30, 2024 and resumes collection of premiums effective October 1, 2024.