Section 4901 of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 (BBA) amended the Social Security Act (the Act) by adding a new title XXI, the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). Title XXI provides funds to states to enable them to initiate and expand the provision of child health assistance to uninsured, low-income children in an effective and efficient manner. To be eligible for funds under this program, states must submit a state plan, which must be approved by the Secretary. A state may choose to amend its approved state plan in whole or in part at any time through the submittal of a plan amendment.
The plan on this website is for informational purposes only and is not legally binding. The official plan is maintained by CMS Region 6.
This plan was approved on September 14, 2022.
State Plan Amendments
These documents are in PDF format unless otherwise indicated.
| SPA Transmittal Number | Effective Date | SPA Topic | Disposition Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22-0004 (PDF) | 01/01/2022 | Continuous Eligibility | 08/11/2022 |
| 18-0044 (PDF) | 04/01/2018 | FQHC/RHC Reimbursement | 03/19/2020 |
| 18-0042 (PDF) | 09/01/2017 | Mental Health Parity | 09/15/2022 |
These documents are in PDF format unless otherwise indicated.
| SPA Transmittal Number | Effective Date | SPA Topic | Disposition Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17-0043 (PDF) | 08/25/2017 | Disaster Relief Hurricane Harvey | 08/31/2017 |
| 17-041 (PDF) | 09/01/2016 | MAGI Premium FPL Bands CHIP into TIERS | 05/21/2018 |