Permanent Funding for Children's Health Insurance and Family Programs
This act ensures permanent funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and other related health initiatives. This means millions of children and families across the U.S. will have guaranteed access to healthcare without fear of funding expiration. The changes also provide states with greater flexibility in managing these health benefits.
Key points
The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) receives permanent funding, eliminating the need for periodic congressional reauthorization.
Programs focused on pediatric quality measures and facilitating child enrollment in health programs also gain permanent funding, with annual adjustments for inflation.
States are granted more flexibility in setting income eligibility levels for children in Medicaid and CHIP, potentially increasing the number of eligible children.
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