This legislation would assure continued coverage for those now enrolled and would ALSO provide coverage for an additional four million children who currently qualify. but who are not yet enrolled under CHIP. The past concerns raised against SCHIP reauthorization by some have been addressed. The language concerning coverage levels and citizenship have been clarified and strengthened to remove any doubt that illegal immigrants are not covered under SCHIP. The majority of uninsured children are currently eligible for coverage--but better outreach and adequate funding are needed to identify and enroll them. This bill gives States the tools and incentives necessary to reach millions of uninsured children who are eligible for. but not enrolled in. the program.
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