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TomCADem

(17,387 posts)
Wed Dec 13, 2017, 11:05 PM Dec 2017

Families warned they may lose children's health coverage [View all]

Source: NBC News

State officials in Virginia started warning families this week that the popular Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is about to run out of money.

It's one of several states that have given notice or are preparing to tell families that funding for the program has ended and Congress has failed to renew it.

For many families, that could mean an end to their health care unless they find someone to offer free care to their kids, according to Linda Nablo, chief deputy director at Virginia's Department of Medical Assistance Services.

"I would say most families, their children will go without insurance," Nablo said.

Read more: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/families-warned-they-may-lose-childrens-health-coverage/ar-BBGFgZk



Hey, but the rich guys in your state get to pocket a huge tax cut. Enjoy!
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