Why was SCHIP created?

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SCHIP (State Children's Health Insurance Program) was created in 1997 to provide health insurance to low-income children who do not qualify for Medicaid (the government health insurance program for those with low incomes). It was intended to provide coverage to children whose families earn too much to qualify for Medicaid but cannot afford private health insurance. While SCHIP does not cover seniors or immigrants who do not qualify for Medicare or Medicaid, it does cover prenatal care for pregnant women who meet income eligibility requirements.

Why Was SCHIP Created