Arizona and Florida lawmakers voted to expand the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to cover children ineligible for Medicaid. While Arizona’s plan aligns with Biden administration policies, Florida has removed at least 22,000 children from CHIP for unpaid premiums. This reflects ideological differences on the government’s role in health insurance. Former President Trump has hinted at cutting federal assistance programs, while the Biden administration aims to make it easier for low-income Americans to keep their coverage. Florida sued the Biden administration over unpaid premiums, but the case was dismissed. Differences in CHIP premiums highlight the ongoing debate on healthcare coverage for children.
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How Two States Reveal a Deeper Divide on Insuring Kids’ Health
