A bill to amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide for continuous eligibility for certain children under the Medicaid program and the Children's Health Insurance Program.

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Summary of Bill S 2496

The bill, designated as S. 2496 in the 119th Congress and introduced on July 29, 2025, aims to amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to establish continuous eligibility for specific children within both the Medicaid program and the Children's Health Insurance Program.

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Current Status of Bill S 2496

Bill S 2496 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 29, 2025. Bill S 2496 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on July 29, 2025. Bill S 2496's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of July 29, 2025

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Keep Kids Covered Act

A bill to amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide for continuous eligibility for certain children under the Medicaid program and the Children's Health Insurance Program.