Target Population - How can existing data be used to develop accurate baseline measurements of the size and characteristics of the SCHIP target population within a State?

Outreach/Enrollment - What are effective strategies to raise the public's awareness of the availability of SCHIP, simplify eligibility, and maximize enrollment?

Benefit Design/Service Delivery - What benefit packages and service systems best meet the needs of SCHIP target population?

Cost-Sharing - To what degree does cost sharing act as a barrier to access and utilization?

Crowd-Out - What effect might SCHIP have on 'crowding-out' private sector coverage and how can this be addressed?

Monitoring/Evaluation - How can monitoring and evaluation systems be designed to enable States to assess SCHIPs impact on coverage and health status?

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