CHIP

February 29, 2008 -- The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services announced today new income guidelines for the state’s Children’s Health Insurance Plan (CHIP). The new guidelines went into effect February 1, 2008.

CHIP provides free or low-cost health insurance for families with children who are not eligible for Medicaid and cannot afford other health insurance.

Each year the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services revises the Federal Poverty Level guidelines to account for inflation and other cost-of-living adjustments.    » read more »

Statement of Georges C. Benjamin, MD, FACP, FACEP (E), Executive Director, American Public Health Association

Washington, D.C., Dec. 12, 2007 – “APHA is incredibly dismayed and disappointed that the president has once again ignored the health of millions of children in need by vetoing the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for the second time.    » read more »

November 1, 2007 -- Washington, DC – “The Senate has once again joined together, across party lines, to do what is right for our children. There is bipartisan consensus that we have a responsibility as a nation to make sure children have access to healthcare. However, once again, President Bush stands alone.    » read more »

September 28, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Senator Edward M. Kennedy released the following statement urging President Bush not to veto the Children’s Health Insurance Program.    » read more »

Call on President to Retract Veto Threat and Support

September 21, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, DC – Following discussions between the House and the Senate on reauthorizing the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), it was announced today that both chambers will vote on a final bill that will insure 10 million children and include an enhanced dental benefit championed by members of the Maryland Congressional delegation. Congressman Steny H.    » read more »

August 21, 2007 -- According to news reports today, the Bush Administration has instituted a new policy making it harder for states to enroll children in the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), which currently provides health care coverage to over six million children nationwide. The Washington Post reports that under a new Bush Administration policy states "must first ensure that the child is uninsured for at least one year" prior to enrolling a child in the SCHIP program.    » read more »

August 22, 2007 -- Diverse advocates call on federal lawmakers to reauthorize and adequately fund popular insurance program for Colorado’s vulnerable kids

Some of the most prominent organizations and individuals in Colorado joined Gov. Bill Ritter today to urge members of Congress and the White House to support the reauthorization and expansion of programs to cover uninsured children.    » read more »