CARD Q099
Which program primarily helps eligible children in families whose income is too high for Medicaid but who need affordable coverage?
- Medicare coverage for dependent children
- COBRA continuation coverage
- CHIP
- Medicaid expansion coverage for all adults
CHIP
The Children’s Health Insurance Program operates through states within federal rules. Eligibility and program structure vary by state.
Why each choice is right or wrong
A. Medicare coverage for dependent children
Incorrect. Medicare is not a general dependent-child coverage program.
B. COBRA continuation coverage
Incorrect. COBRA temporarily continues qualifying employer coverage.
C. CHIP
Correct. The Children’s Health Insurance Program operates through states within federal rules. Eligibility and program structure vary by state.
D. Medicaid expansion coverage for all adults
Incorrect. Adult expansion is not the child-focused program described.
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