CHIPP Act

Children’s Health Insurance Program Permanency Act or the CHIPP Act

This bill permanently extends the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and related measures, programs, and authorities.

Specifically, the bill permanently funds CHIP and related programs that support the development of child health quality measures and outreach and enrollment efforts. The bill also permanently authorizes the Medicaid and CHIP express lane eligibility option, which allows states to use information from designated programs (e.g., the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) to streamline eligibility determinations for children. Additionally, under the bill, states may expand eligibility to children whose family income exceeds the otherwise applicable limits.

The CHIPP Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 1791, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to reauthorize the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for an additional five years.

The CHIP program provides health insurance coverage to low-income children and pregnant women who do not qualify for Medicaid. It has been instrumental in ensuring that millions of children have access to essential healthcare services.

If passed, the CHIPP Act would allocate funding for the program through 2026, ensuring that it continues to provide coverage for those in need. The bill also includes provisions to improve outreach and enrollment efforts, as well as measures to streamline the application process for families. Overall, the CHIPP Act aims to ensure that vulnerable populations have access to quality healthcare services and that the CHIP program remains a vital resource for families in need. It is currently being debated in Congress, with bipartisan support for its reauthorization.