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States Prepare For 'Chaos' As Money Dries Up For Children's Health Insurance Program

Virginia is among several states warning families that children may soon lose their health care coverage under the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

Money has been running out for CHIP since Congress failed to reauthorize federal funding for the program when it expired in September.

Here & Now‘s Robin Young speaks with Linda Nablo, chief deputy director at Virginia’s Department of Medical Assistance Services.

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