I 111th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2805 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 10, 2009 Mr. Gene Green of Texas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require 12-month continuous coverage for children under Medicaid.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Ensuring Continuous Medicaid Coverage for Children Act of 2009.

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Requirement of 12-month continuous coverage for children under Medicaid

(a)

In general

Section 1902 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a) is amended— (1)in subsection (a)— (A)by striking and at the end of paragraph (72); (B)by striking the period at the end of paragraph (73) and inserting ; and; and (C)by inserting after paragraph (73) the following new paragraph: (74)meet the requirement of subsection (e)(12). ; and (2)in subsection (e)(12), by striking At the option of a State, the plan may and inserting The State plan under this title shall. (b)

Effective date

The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 2009, and shall apply to individuals who were determined eligible for medical assistance before, on, or after such date.