OIG Studies on Possible Recoupment of SCHIP Costs Through the Child Support ProgramOIG Studies on Possible Recoupment of SCHIP Costs Through the Child Support Program

Publication Date: October 2004

Publisher: Center for Law and Social Policy

Author(s): Paula Roberts

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Type: Report

Coverage: United States

Abstract:

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently conducted studies in several states on the potential for recouping State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) costs from non-custodial parents through the child support program. This memo summarizes the OIG recommendations and state actions so far for Connecticut, Indiana, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Texas, and Virginia.