H.R. 3176 would amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to reauthorize and reform the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log inSCHIP Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2007 - Amends title XXI (State Children's Health Insurance) (SCHIP) of the Social Security Act to editrequire the wiki and bestate SCHIP plan to specify how it will achieve coverage for 90% of targeted low-income children.

Prohibits SCHIP payments for children with family income above 250% of the firstpoverty line. Sets forth special rules for payment for children with family income above 200% of the poverty line.

Provides for: (1) standardization of income determinations; (2) the application of citizenship documentation requirements; (3) an increased federal matching rate for citizenship documentation enforcement under Medicaid and SCHIP; and (4) temporary increase in federal matching rate for Medicaid and SCHIP administrative costs.

Sets limitations on eligibility based on substantial net assets.

Provides for easing administrative barriers to provide a detailed summarystate cooperation with employer-sponsored insurance coverage.

Requires the offering of alternative coverage options.

Revises requirements for allotments to the bill!)50 states and the District of Columbia.

Prohibits redistribution of unused allotments.

Reauthorizes SCHIP through FY2012.


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== Status of the Legislation ==

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(Log inLatest Major Action: 7/25/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to edit the wikiHouse Committee on Energy and be the first to update the status of the bill!)Commerce.
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== Points in Favor ==

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