,SCHIP Reauthorization: What's at Stake for North Dakota?

SCHIP Reauthorization: What's at Stake for North Dakota?


 

Publication Date: May 2007

Publisher: Families USA

Author(s): Rachel Klein; Jennifer Sullivan

Research Area: Health

Type: Report

Abstract:

In this report, Families USA estimates how much new funding North Dakota could receive for Healthy Steps (North Dakota's SCHIP program) 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 North Dakota'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 North Dakota.