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New Resource Helps Pediatricians Inform Families on How to Keep Eligible Children Enrolled in Medicaid
We recently learned that one of the most effective tools for keeping eligible people enrolled in Medicaid – automated or “ex parte” renewals – has not been set up correctly in 30 states, including DC, while other states, such as Texas, are barely using automated systems at all. As Say Ahhh! readers know, Medicaid eligibility…
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CHIP: Serving America’s Children for 25 Years
In its 25-year history, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) has established itself as a critical piece of the federal-state response to children’s health care needs. CHIP, signed into law on August 5, 1997, was created to build on the success of Medicaid by giving states the opportunity to receive enhanced federal matching funds to…
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Protected: North Carolina’s Uninsured Workers Need Our Help
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Uninsured and Unemployed? Medicaid and CHIP Provide Lifelines to Families in Need
In these tough times, when so many people have lost their jobs and and their health insurance, Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) are lifelines families can turn to for help covering the cost of health care. Medicaid and CHIP provide free or low-cost health coverage for children and pregnant women with low…