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PUBLIC SUBMISSION

As of: 8/3/26, 12:55 PM
Received: July 30, 2026
Status: Draft
Category: Health Plan or Association
Tracking No. ms7-7yh9-lp8k
Comments Due: July 30, 2026
Submission Type: Web

Docket: CMS-2026-2509
CMS-10398 #17 (CHIP State Plan Eligibility)
Comment On: CMS-2026-2509-0001
CMS-10398 #17 (CHIP State Plan Eligibility)
Document: CMS-2026-2509-DRAFT-0001
Comment on CMS-2026-2509-0001

Submitter Information
Name: Tajuddin Henry
Address:
Los Angeles, CA, 90008
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 2135009527

General Comment
Re: Comments on CMS-10398 #17 (CHIP State Plan Eligibility – Template CS22)
Dear Administrator Parham and CMS Review Team,
I am writing to submit a public comment in support of the revised information collection request for CHIP
State Plan Eligibility (CMS-10398 #17), specifically regarding the implementation of template CS22
("Retroactive Eligibility for Children and/or Pregnant Women").
Providing retroactive CHIP eligibility, up to two months prior to the month of application, is a vital
financial safety net for low-income families and pregnant women. Health emergencies and complex
diagnoses often occur before a family has formal insurance coverage established. Allowing two months of
retroactive coverage ensures that providers can be reimbursed and families are not burdened with
crippling medical debt for necessary treatments received prior to applying.
Furthermore, enforcing a Reasonable Opportunity Period (ROP) of at least 90 days for documentation
verification provides families with adequate time to obtain necessary paperwork without fear of
immediate coverage disruption. I encourage CMS to approve these template requirements to help states
streamline administration while preserving essential protections for vulnerable pregnant women and
children.
Respectfully submitted,

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