What's Happening
March 2008
(3/31/08)
State Update: Utah Ensures Open SCHIP Enrollment
On March 19, Governor Huntsman (R) signed into law HB 326
which requires that the state keep enrollment in the state’s SCHIP
program open. SCHIP open enrollment in Utah has been irregular in the
past, beginning in December 2001, when the state first capped
enrollment. With the passage of HB 326, any eligible child that applies
for the program is now guaranteed coverage.• Open Enrollment: Moving in the Right Direction, Jerry Cochran, Voices for Utah Children, January 2008
• Proposed Bill Would Quarantee CHIP Coverage, The Salt Lake Tribune, January 26, 2008
(3/28/08)
Family Highlights Impact of August 17 Directive
Margaret Demko, the mother of three-year-old Emily, testified before the Ohio Finance Committee on February 27, 2008, on how waiting for healthcare coverage has impacted Emily and her future.Margaret's Story
(3/17/08)
States are Moving Forward on Children's Health
A review by CCF shows that states continue to move forward to provide
health coverage to uninsured children. In the last two years, 28
states and D.C. have implemented or enacted significant initiatives to cover more children.
(3/12/08)
SCHIP Funding for States in Federal Legislation
At the end of 2007, Congress extended the SCHIP program through March 2009. The extension ensures that states will have the federal SCHIP funds they need to continue covering children in the year ahead, and to move forward with planned expansions.CCF Analysis on Funding Available by State • Additional Resources on SCHIP Financing
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