,SCHIP Reauthorization: What's at Stake for Kentucky?

SCHIP Reauthorization: What's at Stake for Kentucky?


 

Publication Date: May 2007

Publisher: Families USA

Author(s): Rachel Klein; Jennifer Sullivan

Research Area: Health

Type: News release

Coverage: Kentucky

Abstract:

In this report, Families USA estimates how much new funding Kentucky could receive for Family Choices, Kentucky's SCHIP and Medicaid program for most children (formerly called KCHIP and Medicaid) if SCHIP is reauthorized with the full $50 billion in new federal funds. We also examine the effect this new money will have on Kentucky's economy, measured in increased business activity, jobs, and wages. We found that, for a whole host of economic reasons, fully funding SCHIP in accordance with the budget resolution will be good for Kentucky.