Additionally, in December 1997 President Clinton ordered a major effort to locate and sign up million of children who were eligible for Medicaid. Parents or guardians calling this toll free number will also be informed if they qualify for Medicaid. Children without insurance tend to come to the emergency department as a last resort with acute medical conditions. ACEP will encourage emergency physicians to distribute CHIP information in the emergency department, increasing awareness of the toll free number. Callers automatically will be connected to the Medicaid agency or health department of the states from which they are calling.
Many states allow families to apply by mail.
ACEP is dedicated to improving emergency care through continuing education, research, and public education. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, ACEP has 53 chapters representing each state as well as Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, and Government Services.