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Publication Date: May 2007
Publisher: Families USA
Author(s): Jennifer Sullivan; Rachel Klein
Research Area: Health
Type: Report
Coverage: Louisiana
Abstract:
In this report, Families USA estimates how much new funding Louisiana could receive for Louisiana's Children's Health Insurance Program (LaCHIP, Louisiana'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 Louisiana'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 Louisiana.