The reward funds would come from CHIP money that was not spent in other states. A provision currently included in the Labor, Health and Human Services appropriations bill would spend the unused CHIP funds on other programs instead of using the money in Indiana and nine other states with successful programs. We have the opportunity in Indiana to get health insurance for more low-income children. We are in the minority of states that have fulfilled the expectations for CHIP and could sign-up more children, Lugar said.
Many families are eligible and don t know it.
We should remove barriers to participation in this program, Lugar said. The bill passed the Senate 91-4, and President Clinton is expected to sign it into law this month. I am proud the State of Indiana has become a national leader in the campaign to give working families access to health insurance for their children. The U.S. Congress must continue its commitment to this successful federal-state effort, Hill said. Lugar and Hill are seeking the signature of the other 10 members of the Indiana Congressional delegation.