SCHIP Reauthorization: What's at Stake for South 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 South Dakota could receive for the South Dakota Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) 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 South 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 South Dakota.