WASHINGTON – The House this week approved a bill to reauthorize the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). Several years ago, Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers was involved in discussions setting up the SCHIP program in Michigan, known as MIChild, and has been very pleased with the success of the program.

“Although this bill made some controversial changes to SCHIP, which I do not approve, I believe the overall bill is acceptable and I voted for it,” said Congressman Ehlers. “I grew up with acute asthma, and I know personally how important it is for kids to have access to affordable health care. This bill will continue to provide health care coverage to millions of children who otherwise would be uninsured.”