State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP)

http://www.medicaidpatients.com/medicaid-health-coverage-for-legal-immigrants/

SCHIP reauthorization addresses these health insurance coverage disparities faced by legal immigrants.  Congress has included a provision giving states the option to provide Medicaid and SCHIP coverage to legal immigrant children and pregnant women during their first five years in the USA.  This proposal was supported by the many organizations and the National Governors Association (NGA).