S. 2086 would amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend funding for 18 months for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) and for other purposes.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log in to editSCHIP Extension Act of 2007 - Amends title XXI (State Children's Health Insurance) (SCHIP) of the wikiSocial Security Act (SSA) to: (1) extend SCHIP through FY2008 and be the first tosix months of FY2009; (2) provide a detailed summaryadditional allotments to states to address SCHIP funding shortfalls for the same period of time; and (3) authorize qualifying states to elect to receive the bill!)enhanced portion of the SCHIP matching rate for coverage of certain children under SSA title XIX (Medicaid).
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 9/24/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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== Points in Favor ==

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