S. 2049 would prohibit the implementation of policies to prohibit States from providing quality health coverage to children in need under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log inMakes null and void the August 17, 2007, letter to editState Health Officials from the wikiDirector of the Center for Medicaid and beState Operations in the firstCenters for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services requiring states that have established or that expand the income eligibility level for children above 250% of the federal poverty level to providecomply with new requirements as a detailed summarycondition of covering such children. Declares that such letter shall not be applied.

Prohibits the Secretary of Health and Human Services from: (1) promulgating or implementing any requirement, rule, or provision similar to any requirement in the August 17, 2007, letter; or (2) applying any such requirement to any state plan amendment or waiver expanding the income eligibility level for children under title XXI (State Children's Health Insurance Program) (SCHIP) of the bill!)Social Security Act.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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(Log inLatest Major Action: 9/12/2007: Referred to edit the wikiSenate committee. Status: Read twice and be the firstreferred to update the status of the bill!)Committee on Finance.
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== Points in Favor ==

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== Points Against ==

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