Deseret News

By: Jessie Mandle and Charles Pruitt

As kids head back to school, it is a crucial time to engage parents and help them learn about different health insurance options for their families. CHIP is one of the first programs low-income parents learn about for their children. Parents pay premiums and their kids get a guarantee of care and coverage, including regular well-child visits and dental coverage. When kids are healthy and their medical needs are met, they do better in school. What’s more, parents can get ahead in their jobs because they don’t have to miss work as frequently to care for a sick child.

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