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State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP)
SCHIP was enacted to provide states with $40 billion in federal funds to cover low-income children. Children may also be covered through their parent’s insurance plans. When children reach the age of 18, or leave college, they usually lose public benefits or coverage under their parent’s health insurance plan.
Nearly 24% of low-income children remain uninsured even after implementation of SCHIP.
- Source: Institute of Medicine (IOM). 2001. Health Insurance is a Family Matter. Washington, DC: National Academies Press.
- Source: Salsberry PJ. Why are some children still uninsured? J Pediatr Health Care 2003;17(1):32-8
