SCHIP Enhancement Act of 2001 - Amends title XXI (State Children's Health Insurance Program) (SCHIP) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to give States the option to expand income eligibility under SCHIP to children whose family income totals up to 300 percent (currently only 200 percent) of the Federal poverty line. Provides for additional allotments for States that expand income eligibility under SCHIP, allowing such allotments to be used for premium assistance for family coverage under an employee-sponsored group health plan.
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Jul 27, 2001
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.