,SCHIP Reauthorization: What's at Stake for Rhode Island?

SCHIP Reauthorization: What's at Stake for Rhode Island?


 

Publication Date: May 2007

Publisher: Families USA

Author(s): Jennifer Sullivan; Rachel Klein

Research Area: Health

Type: Report

Coverage: Rhode Island

Abstract:

In this report, Families USA estimates how much new funding Rhode Island could receive for RIte Care (Rhode Island'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 Rhode Island'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 Rhode Island.