CHIP: Virginia's Approach to Child Health Care
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2003Subject
Schorr, Lisbeth B. Within Our Reach: Breaking the Cycle of Disadvantage
Washington and Lee University -- Capstone in Shepherd Poverty Program
Children -- Health and hygiene
Family planning services
State Children's Health Insurance Program (U.S.)
Children's Health Insurance Program (U.S.)
Health insurance
Primary health care
Community health services
Health education
Paternalism -- Moral and ethical aspects
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Emily D. Shearer is a member of the Class of 2003 of Washington and Lee University. Capstone; [FULL-TEXT FREELY AVAILABLE ONLINE] This paper explores the foundation and importance of CHIP [Comprehensive Health Investment Project] and evaluates it in terms of its cost and benefits. CHIP provides many services beyond what is already being provided by Medicaid. Is Medicaid not enough? Are these extra services CHIP provides necessary? How do children and their families benefit from these services? What are the extra costs associated with these extra services? Are the benefits of these extra services worth the cost? If so, why does this program not serve all areas of the Commonwealth of Virginia? [From Statewide Need] Emily Shearer