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State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) Reauthorization Update February 9, 2009 The expansion and reauthorization of the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) was signed into law by President Obama on February 4, 2009. In California, the SCHIP is known as Healthy Families. This law keeps nearly 900,000 California children in Healthy Families. It also gives thousands more children access to health care. It provides money for 4 ½ years and gives financial stability for Healthy Families. Federal funds provide 2/3 of the funding needed for states to run their SCHIPs.

Making sure Healthy Families has enough money to cover children is important to Governor Schwarzenegger. The Governor is grateful that President Obama shares the same thoughts. Children who need coverage will be able to receive it. The reauthorization will allow California children access to comprehensive health, dental and vision care that is crucial for their healthy growth and development.

Click the following link to read the official press release:

http://www.mrmib.ca.gov/MRMIB/Press_Release_President_Signing_2009.pdf