| Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research |
BILL ANALYSIS |
| Health Care & Wellness Committee | |
HJM 4016
This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in
their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a
statement of legislative intent.
Brief Description: Requesting that Congress reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program.
Sponsors: Representatives Seaquist, Hinkle, Pettigrew, Ormsby, Priest, Anderson, Wood, Hankins, Quall, Cody, Appleton, Morrell, Green, Kelley, Schual-Berke, Hasegawa, Rolfes, Campbell, Ericks, Kenney, VanDeWege, Conway, Goodman, Simpson and Linville.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 2/21/07
Staff: Dave Knutson (786-7146).
Background:
Congress enacted the State Children's Health Insurance Program to provide health coverage to
low-income children without health insurance living in households whose income exceeds the
Medicaid eligibility level. If Congress does not reauthorize the program, federal funding for this
program will end.
Summary of Bill:
Congress is requested to reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program and
appropriate sufficient funds to cover all eligible children.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.