Groups Urge Congress to Renew Children’s Health Insurance Program

WIZM

By Mitch Reynolds

Lower income kids suddenly not having health coverage is a real possibility in just a few weeks. Kids Forward in Wisconsin is among the groups warning against Congress delaying a vote on renewing the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

Jon Peacock, with the group Kids Forward, says renewal is important but not even the biggest threat to the program.”I think it will be renewed but could it be cut when its renewed?” Peacock asked. “And, if the president’s budget is a good indication, that a very significant risk.”

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