State Children's Health Insurance Program
The State Children’s Health Insurance Program
promises the availability of health insurance for children with no insurance or
for children from low-income families. It operates as part of a state’s
Medicaid program. Through SCHIP, each state is permitted to offer health
insurance for children, up to the age of 19, who are not already insured. SCHIP
is a state administered program and each state sets its own guidelines
regarding eligibility and services.
Variants
- SCHIP
