Say Ahhh! readers know that I’m bullish on using technology to move Medicaid and CHIP toward data-driven, real time eligibility and enrollment. But having worked through the implementation of a new system as a CHIP director, I know how challenging this task can be. On top of that, Medicaid and CHIP are undergoing a full […]
Two complementary studies published in the August 2014 issue of Health Affairs arrived at similar conclusions regarding the cost of health care for low-income kids. Low-income children covered by Medicaid and CHIP pay significantly lower premiums than children with employer-sponsored coverage and subsequently face far fewer cost barriers to coverage and care. Background: Premium Tax Credits […]
Today marks the 17th anniversary of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). I can think of no better way to commemorate the day than to encourage everyone to reach out to uninsured children they know and help connect them with coverage. This video reminds us that CHIP and Medicaid enrollment are open all year so […]
Georgetown University’s Center for Children and Families conducts research and provides recommendations on the most promising ways to to protect and improve children’s coverage, the important role CHIP plays in the coverage landscape, and the best ways to sustain and build upon the program’s successes.
By Sophia Duong Dental cavities are the most common chronic disease for children, in large part due to children’s lack of dental care. However, recent data shows that more kids are ‘saying ahhh’ at the dentist these days. In a previous blog post, Tricia Brooks discussed the increased state reporting on the CHIPRA health quality […]
The conversation about the future of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) continues to take shape on the Hill. In addition to this week’s request to governors, last month Sen. Rockefeller introduced a bill to extend CHIP funds. Today Rep. Pallone and Rep. Waxman, co-sponsors of the original CHIP bill in 1997, introduced a companion […]
