News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Contact: HHS Press Office
(202) 690-6343

Secretary Sebelius Awards $40 Million to States to Find, Enroll Children in CHIP, Medicaid

HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced $40 million in grants to 69 grantees in 41 states and the District of Columbia to help them find and enroll children who are uninsured but eligible for either Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

“Today’s awards will help fulfill President Obama’s pledge to assure the health and well-being of our nation’s children,â€