2.03 Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

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In general. CHIP (known from its inception until March 2009 as the State Children’s Health Insurance Program, or SCHIP) is authorized by Title XXI of the Social Security Act. Vermont CHIP. Vermont utilizes CHIP to provide health coverage to uninsured children with household incomes above 237% and at or below 312% of the federal poverty level (FPL). CHIP is part of the coverage array known as “Dr. Dynasaur.” All of the provisions in this rule that apply to the “child” Medicaid coverage 1 In Vermont, the Medically Needy Income Level is known as the “Protected Income Level,” or “PIL.” 2 For rules that govern Medicaid covered services, refer to Health Care Administrative Rules (HCAR). 3 42 USC § 1396a(a)(17). 4 42 CFR § 440.230(d). 5 42 CFR § 440.230(b). 6 42 CFR § 440.230(c). General Provisions and Definitions Part 1 – Page 3 (Sec.2.00, Sub.2.04) group (§ 7.03(a)(3)) apply with equal effect to an individual who is enrolled in CHIP.

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2.03 Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

Official source

In general. CHIP (known from its inception until March 2009 as the State Children’s Health Insurance Program, or SCHIP) is authorized by Title XXI of the Social Security Act. Vermont CHIP. Vermont utilizes CHIP to provide health coverage to uninsured children with household incomes above 237% and at or below 312% of the federal poverty level (FPL). CHIP is part of the coverage array known as “Dr. Dynasaur.” All of the provisions in this rule that apply to the “child” Medicaid coverage 1 In Vermont, the Medically Needy Income Level is known as the “Protected Income Level,” or “PIL.” 2 For rules that govern Medicaid covered services, refer to Health Care Administrative Rules (HCAR). 3 42 USC § 1396a(a)(17). 4 42 CFR § 440.230(d). 5 42 CFR § 440.230(b). 6 42 CFR § 440.230(c). General Provisions and Definitions Part 1 – Page 3 (Sec.2.00, Sub.2.04) group (§ 7.03(a)(3)) apply with equal effect to an individual who is enrolled in CHIP.