to their status as parents and caretaker relatives of children under 19 or who are otherwise not elderly, blind or disabled adults. . (b) Requirement of 12-Month continuous enrollment under CHIP (1) In general Section 2102(b) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397bb(b) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (6) Requirement for 12-month continuous enrollment Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, a State child health plan that provides child health assistance under this title through a means other than that described in section 2101(a)(2), shall provide that an individual who is determined to be eligible for benefits under such plan shall be considered to meet the eligibility requirements met on the date of application and shall remain eligible and enrolled for such benefits through the end of the month in which the 12-month period (beginning on the date of determination of eligibility) ends. . (2) Conforming amendments (A) Enrollment and retention provisions Section 2105(a)(4)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397ee(a)(4)(A) ) is amended— (i) by striking has elected the option of and inserting is in compliance with the requirement for