In the ________ Program, the federal government provides matching funds to states to help cover the costs of providing health care to children under the age of 19 who live in families with incomes up to two times the federal poverty line.
A)State Children's Health Insurance
B)Aid to Families with Dependent Children
C)No Child Left Behind
D)Deficit Reduction
E)Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

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The State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) is a program in which the federal government provides matching funds to states to help cover the costs of providing health care to children under the age of 19 who live in families with incomes up to two times the federal poverty line. The program was created to provide health insurance to children who are not eligible for Medicaid but also cannot afford private health insurance. Therefore, option A is the correct choice.

In the ________ Program, the Federal Government Provides Matching Funds