CHIP funding renewed for 6 years

After 4 months without a permanent solution for funding, the Children’s Health Insurance Program received monetary support for the next 6 years on Monday, Jan. 22.
This funding was passed through legislation that would reopen the federal government after the shutdown occurring on Jan. 20. The bill signed by President Donald J. Trump also includes funding for the federal government until Feb. 8.
“With [the] passage of funding for CHIP, the families of nearly 9 million children and their doctors can finally take a deep breath,” Colleen Kraft, MD, FAAP, (Read more...)

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