Pressure builds on state CHIP programs
Federal funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) expired last month. For states, financial pressure may soon collide with their desire to keep children covered.
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Children’s Dental Health Project is an independent nonprofit advancing solutions so all children achieve oral health.
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Preventing Tooth Decay
Preventing Tooth DecayNearly all tooth decay can be prevented. CDHP helps identify cost-effective options for preventing decay, and stopping it from spreading.
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Coverage, Financing & Access
Coverage, Financing & AccessToday, more than 45 million children have dental coverage through Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program. Millions more have gained private coverage through health reform.
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Effective Tools for States
Effective Tools for StatesState oral health programs have great leaders, great responsibilities, and often too few resources. Our tools are meant to help.
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