prevention and disease management, leading to fewer serious illnesses and hospitalizations. (8) Children with stable coverage are less likely to have unmet medical needs, allowing children to receive the preventive care that is necessary to help them grow into healthy adults. 3. 12-month continuous enrollment (a) Requirement of 12-Month continuous enrollment under medicaid (1) In general Section 1902(e)(12) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(e) ), is amended to read as follows: (12) 12-month continuous enrollment (A) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, a State plan approved under this title or under any waiver of such plan approved pursuant to section 1115 or section 1915, shall provide that an individual who is determined to be eligible for benefits under such plan (or waiver) 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. (B) Promoting retention of eligible and enrolled persons beyond 12 months The Secretary shall— (i) identify methods that promote the retention of individuals who are enrolled under the State plan or under a waiver of such plan and who remain eligible for medical assistance beyond the 12-month period described in subparagraph (A)