A Health Insurance Bill that for the first time would use federal money to cover children and pregnant women, was overwhelmingly approved by the senate yesterday. Eleven million children without health insurance and from low-income households will receive health insurance coverage as a result of this bill.
Until now, health insurance was provided for families who made too much to receive Medicaid, but yet couldn’t afford private health insurance by The State Children Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).
More information about existing children’s health insurance programs at the state level.
