; and (D) by inserting or pregnant woman after during the period the child . (2) Effective date The amendments made by paragraph (1) shall apply beginning January 1, 2026. (c) Technical corrections (1) Section 1902(nn)(2)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395a(a)(nn)(2)(A)) is amended by striking State plan and inserting State plan (or waiver of such plan) . (2) Section 1902(nn)(3) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(nn)(3) ), is amended by striking paragraph (31) and inserting the last numbered paragraph . (3) Section 5122(a)(1) of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 ( Public Law 117–328 ) is amended by striking after and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting after or in the case of an eligible juvenile described in section 1902(a)(84)(D) with respect to the screenings, diagnostic services, referrals, and targeted case management services required under such section . . (4) The fifth sentence of section 1905(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396d(a) ) is amended by striking paragraph (30) and inserting the last numbered paragraph . 206. Addressing operational barriers to promote continuity of care for Medicaid and CHIP beneficiaries following incarceration (a) State planning grants (1) In general Not later than 12 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall award grants to States for the purpose of developing operational capabilities to promote continuity of care for individuals who are inmates of a public institution and are eligible for medical assistance under the State Medicaid program or are eligible for child health assistance or pregnancy-related assistance under the State CHIP. (2) Use of funds A State may use funds awarded under a grant under this subsection for activities and expenses related to complying with the requirement described in section 1902(a)(84)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)(84)(A) ) that a State shall not terminate eligibility for medical assistance, complying with the requirements of