House Bill 1879
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 26, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1879
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act
This bill requires the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and state Medicaid programs to provide 12-month continuous enrollment for eligible individuals.
March 26, 2019
03/27/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
03/26/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
03/26/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 6:17:19 PM