Additional Resources
Effective January 1, 2024, states are required to provide 12 months of continuous eligibility (CE) for children under the age of 19 in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Section 5112 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (CAA, 2023) amended titles 1902(e)(12) and 2107(e)(1) of the Social Security Act to make this a requirement. Previously, states had the option to provide children with up to 12 months of CE in Medicaid and CHIP.
SHO Letter & FAQs
CMS State Health Official Letter 23-004