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Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (CHIPRA) of 2009

Overview

The Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 (CHIPRA or Public Law 111-3) reauthorized the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).  CHIPRA finances CHIP through FY 2013.  It will preserve coverage for the millions of children who rely on CHIP today and provides the resources for States to reach millions of additional uninsured children.  This legislation will help ensure the health and well-being of our nation's children.

These pages contain documents and links to CMS guidance on the implementation of the Children's Health Insurance Reauthorization Act (CHIPRA) of 2009. Guidance in the form of letters to State Health Officials (including State Medicaid Directors and CHIP Directors, as well as other public health officials as appropriate), answers to frequently asked questions, and forthcoming regulations will be posted on these webpage sas it becomes available.


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CHIPRA Legislation [PDF, 424KB]

 

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