What does CHIP stand for?

• A. Children's Health Insurance Program
• B. Community Health Improvement Program
• C. Children's Healthcare Initiative Program
• D. Child Health Insurance Plan

Answer: (A)

CHIP stands for Children's Health Insurance Program. This is a U.S. government initiative designed to provide health coverage for uninsured children in families that earn too much to qualify for Medicaid but not enough to afford private insurance. It fills a gap by offering essential services like preventive care, doctor visits, and vaccines, with funding and program guidelines shared between the federal government and states. The wording matters: it uses “Health Insurance” rather than “Healthcare” and “Program” rather than “Plan,” which distinguishes it from other similarly named concepts.