House Sponsors: LEITCH. Short description: CHIP ACT FEDERALLY ELIGIBLE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan Act. Provides that a federally eligible individual is not deemed ineligible because the individual is eligible for coverage under part A or part B of Medicare if the eligibility for Medicare is not due to age. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status