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Senate advances plan to lift CHIP waiting period for legal permanent resident children
Utah State Senate · March 9, 2009
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Summary
Senators debated and narrowly approved SB225 to lift the five-year CHIP waiting period for legal permanent resident children; sponsors said the change covers only children, would not reduce existing CHIP slots, and leverages federal matching funds.
The Utah Senate approved Senate Bill 225 on March 9 to allow legal permanent resident children earlier access to the Children—s Health Insurance Program by lifting the five-year waiting period.
Sen. Robles, sponsor of the measure, said the bill targets legal permanent resident children who "came here legally" and…
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