HR 3269 · 110th Congress · Health

Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-07-31· Sponsored by Rep. Wilson, Heather [R-NM-1]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.(2007-09-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 - Reauthorizes the State Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) (also known as SCHIP) under title XXI of the Social Security Act (SSA) through FY2012. Provides allotments for the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Revises funding for the territories under CHIP and Medicaid (SSA title XIX). Provides incentive bonuses for states. Phases out coverage for nonpregnant childless adults under CHIP and sets conditions for coverage of parents. Gives states the option to cover low-income pregnant women under CHIP through a state plan amendment. Establishes in the Treasury the CHIP Contingency Fund. Provides for the two-year availability of allotments. Provides for limitation on matching rate for states that propose to cover children with effective family income exceeding 300% of the poverty line. Provides an option for qualifying states to receive the enhanced portion of the CHIP matching rate for Medicaid coverage of certain children. Outlines outreach and enrollment requirements, including ones for reducing administrative barriers to enrollment.. Gives states the option to verify declaration of citizenship or national…

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Cosponsors (11)

11 Republicans