What is the objective of section 2101(f) of the Affordable Care Act?

Section 2101(f) of the Affordable Care Act (implemented through regulations for the CHIP program at 42 CFR section 457.310) provides that states maintain coverage under a separate CHIP for children who lose Medicaid eligibility (including eligibility under a Medicaid expansion or M-CHIP program) due to the elimination of disregards under the new "modified adjusted gross income" (MAGI) based methodologies, which will be effective on January 1, 2014. This provision was intended to create a mechanism to ensure a smooth transition and continuity of coverage for children as the new income counting rules take effect.

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