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The state Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

Jami Jenkins1, Tracy Faulkner

  • 1MSN, FNP Program, Seattle University, Seattle, WA, USA. jenkinsjb@hotmail.com

Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
|November 13, 2002
PubMed
Summary

The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) aims to insure children under 19 below 200% federal poverty levels. Nurse practitioners can help eligible children access this vital healthcare by understanding CHIP and advocating for its future.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Healthcare Policy
  • Pediatric Healthcare

Background:

  • High rates of uninsured children in the U.S. prompted legislative action.
  • The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) was established to address this gap.
  • CHIP provides health coverage for children in families with incomes too high for Medicaid but unable to afford private insurance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To offer a comprehensive overview of the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
  • To explore the implications of CHIP for nurse practitioner practice.
  • To highlight the role of advanced practice nurses in improving pediatric access to care.

Main Methods:

  • A thorough review of online and published literature pertaining to CHIP.
  • Analysis of program guidelines and legislative history of CHIP.

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  • Synthesis of findings to inform clinical practice and policy recommendations.

    • Main Results:

    • CHIP has successfully provided health insurance to millions of American children.
    • Despite its success, significant barriers to access remain for many eligible children.
    • State-administered CHIP programs have varying eligibility criteria and coverage.

    Conclusions:

    • CHIP is a critical program for reducing child uninsured rates, but gaps in coverage persist.
    • Nurse practitioners are uniquely positioned to facilitate access to CHIP for eligible children.
    • Advocacy by healthcare professionals is essential for the long-term success and expansion of CHIP.