State Children’s Health Insurance Program

State Children’s Health Insurance Program

http://www.medicaidpatients.com/children%E2%80%99s-dental-care-under-medicaid/

Another type of dental coverage that is being run for Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This is known as State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).

SCHIP eligibility is based on age, family size and annual income. SCHIP allocates coverage through statewide network of professional service providers including dentists. Patients under SCHIP use network providers except for emergency cases.