CHIP- or the Children’s Health Insurance Program- provides affordable health insurance to about 20,000 children in Utah and nearly 9 million kids across the U.S. For over 20 years, CHIP has helped low-income children get the health coverage they need, and their families to have peace-of-mind knowing that their kids will have quality, affordable care. CHIP has traditionally received broad, bipartisan support. Utah’s own Senator Hatch is one of the founding fathers of the program. Together CHIP and Medicaid have helped Utah achieve historic gains in children’s health insurance coverage.
So, what’s the catch? CHIP funding needs to be renewed – and the clock is running out. Congress needs to act before September 30th. 
When Congress returns from their August recess, extending CHIP funding must be at the top of their list. A 5-year renewal of CHIP, which maintains current funding match levels and program requirements until FY2022, will ensure that families are protected in an uncertain healthcare environment.
A CHIP renewal by the end of September is critical for Utah’s CHIP program to operate effectively and- most importantly- for kids and families to get the quality care they need to stay healthy and thrive.
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The time is now for Congress to continue their 20-year-old commitment to kids and extend CHIP funding!
