CHIP on the Chopping Block – WHYY – February 25, 2010

During Thursday’s health overhaul summit President Obama will try to restart the debate in Congress. Some child advocates are hoping lawmakers will rethink their plans to get rid of CHIP — the popular health insurance program for kids. In many states, the Children’s Health Insurance Program has expanded health coverage for poor kids. But the House reform plan would scrap CHIP in 2013. Child health advocate Colleen McCauley is fighting the House plan. Read and hear more…