Medicaid in 1965 became the first major public health coverage program for low-income Americans. It covers health and long-term care services for more than 55 million people, including families, people with disabilities, and the elderly.
Much discussed during the summer of 2007, the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) covers six million kids, primarily children in families with incomes too high to qualify for Medicaid but too low to afford commercial health insurance coverage.
Despite support in both the House and Senate an additional $35 billion in funding over the next five years and brought total spending on the program to $60 billion, President Bush vetoed the reauthorization bill. In response, Congress in November 2007 approved an 18-month extension of current funding, creating a window in which program expansion can be considered again.
Additional Resources
FACT SHEET
| 12-01-2007 |
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Health Centers and SCHIP: Improving Access to Care for Kids - June 2007
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LETTERS
| 12-01-2007 |
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NACHC Endorsement Letter on House SCHIP Proposal (H.R.3126)
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| 12-01-2007 |
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NACHC Endorsement Letter on Senate SCHIP Proposal (S.1896)
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TALKING POINTS
| 12-01-2007 |
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General SCHIP (courtesy of FaithfulReform.org)
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| 12-01-2007 |
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Health Center Specific Provisions for SCHIP
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