A bill to make it easier to renew coverage in the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) was unanimously passed by the Pennsylvania House Insurance Committee June 9 and is now before the Rules Committee, reports State Rep. Jim Cox (R-129).
House Bill 2299 would create a simple form sent directly to the parent or guardian to confirm the information remains accurate or to allow for changes, if necessary. This would allow for easier renewal of the child’s annual enrollment in the program.
The bill would also allow for “express lane eligibility” which would provide parents with information on CHIP, using information obtained through other state agencies including the departments of Public Welfare and Health.
“Many of the provisions in the legislation are already being done but need to be written into law to ensure they continue in the future,” Cox said.
