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Children's Health Insurance Program Public Notice

Guidance for : This is one in a series of letters to States providing guidance on the new Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), which was enacted as part of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 (BBA). This letter provides guidance to States on the process for ensuring ongoing public involvement in the design and implementation of child health plans.

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Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: February 23, 1998

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