Women make up one in five of newly diagnosed cases of AIDS, according to the Foundation for AIDS Research. In rare cases they may pass along the virus to their unborn children. The Children's Health Insurance Program, or CHIP, offers low-cost health coverage to children in need of insurance and who do not qualify for Medicaid. CHIP also covers pregnant women in select states.
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If you lack health insurance and money to pay for HIV/AIDS treatment for you and your children, enroll your children in CHIP and check out public health programs available to you here.