Children’s Health Insurance Program State Plan (Title XXI)

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The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provides health coverage to eligible children, through both Medicaid Expansion and separate CHIP programs. CHIP is administered by states, according to federal requirements. The program is funded jointly by states and the federal government.

CHIP State Plan

The CHIP State Plan provides a description of California's CHIP program, authorized under Title XXI of the Social Security Act. The various sections are updated as State Plan Amendments (SPAs) are approved by CMS.