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Publication Date: January 2009
Publisher: National Center for Policy Analysis (U.S.)
Author(s): John C. Goodman
Research Area: Health
Keywords: state children's health insurance; SCHIP; health care
Type: Brief
Coverage: United States
Abstract:
Currently there is a $1,000 tax credit for every child. Many Democrats would like to make it refundable (which means parents would get the money even if they owe no taxes). At the same time, many Republicans view the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) as a wasteful expenditure that crowds out private insurance. So here's how to satisfy everyone in one fell swoop.