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Ensuring Eligible Children Maintain Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program Coverage

The purpose of this CMCS Informational Bulletin (CIB) is to remind states about federal
eligibility requirements and available flexibilities to promote continuity of coverage of children
and youth enrolled in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

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Final

Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: December 18, 2023

DISCLAIMER: The contents of this database lack the force and effect of law, except as authorized by law (including Medicare Advantage Rate Announcements and Advance Notices) or as specifically incorporated into a contract. The Department may not cite, use, or rely on any guidance that is not posted on the guidance repository, except to establish historical facts.