A nurse is caring for a young child with a severe ear infection in a hospital emergency department. The nurse asks the mother why it took so long for the child to get care and the mother stated that she couldn't afford medical bills and that they didn't qualify for Medicaid. The mother decided not to get health insurance to save money. Once the child has received medical attention, what program does the nurse recommend to the mother?

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CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Program) provides low-cost health coverage to children in families that earn too much money to qualify for Medicaid but not enough to afford private coverage.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Young Child with a Severe