While the most recent continuing resolution passed by the Senate and House included funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program, or CHIP, and its 8.9 million enrollees until 2023, other health care programs remain at risk until a final resolution of the budget standoff.
ACP expressed relief that Congress passed this resolution that terminated the federal government shutdown, noting that CHIP, along with Medicaid, is a high-quality, cost-effective coverage option that has reduced the number of uninsured children by 68%.
But Congress’ work is far from over, according to ACP.
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