Issues with SCHIP Benefits Options
Key issues raised regarding SCHIP benefit options are:
- Benchmark packages were designed for adults — adult packages focus
more heavily on coverage of episodic illnesses and accidents rather than the routine
preventive care and screening recommended for children.
- Benchmark plans generally offer fewer benefits than Medicaid, which
raises equity issues for children in States with private and combination plans.
- Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) may face service limitations
if attention is not focused specifically on the broad range of services needed in this
area.
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