,Presumptive Eligibility for Children in Medicaid and the State Children's Health Program (CHIP)

Presumptive Eligibility for Children in Medicaid and the State Children's Health Program (CHIP)


 

Publication Date: May 2001

Publisher: Families USA

Author(s): Kimberly Perry; Rachel Klein

Research Area: Health

Type: Other

Abstract:

Many uninsured children have unmet health care needs. However, when they apply for health coverage
through Medicaid and CHIP, they often have to wait for over a month before their application is processed
and their parents can make doctors' appointments. "Presumptive eligibility" can help children get needed care
right away.