Asked by Kathryna Alexis on Jun 18, 2024
Verified
The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is:
A) Designed by legislation
B) Helps uninsured adults with dependent children
C) A federal health insurance program
D) None of the above
Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is a U.S. federal program that provides health coverage to children in families with incomes too high to qualify for Medicaid but too low to afford private coverage.
Uninsured Adults
Individuals over the age of 18 who do not have medical insurance coverage, which often leads to limited access to healthcare services.
Federal Health Insurance
Insurance programs sponsored by the government to provide healthcare coverage to its citizens; examples include Medicare and Medicaid in the United States.
- Differentiate between key healthcare programs and their target populations.
Verified Answer
CD
Carmen DalooJun 21, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
CHIP is a federal health insurance program designed to help states expand health coverage to uninsured children who live in families above the federal poverty level.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between key healthcare programs and their target populations.