Permanent Extension of Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
This bill aims to permanently fund the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), ensuring millions of children in the U.S. will have continued access to healthcare without fear of the program expiring. Additionally, the bill extends other vital programs supporting children's and family health, such as pediatric quality measures and streamlined enrollment processes.
Key points
The CHIP program, providing health insurance for children from lower-income families, will be permanently extended, ensuring continuous access to medical care.
Funding for pediatric quality measures programs and streamlined enrollment options for children and families will also be permanently extended.
The bill grants states more flexibility in setting income thresholds for children's eligibility for Medicaid and CHIP, potentially increasing the number of eligible children.
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