Sen. Thune Introduces Bill on Children's Health Insurance Program

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., has introduced legislation (S. 3596) to "amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to disregard State expenditures on health services initiatives to increase access to behavioral health services for children in schools for purposes of the reimbursement limitation on expenditures under the Children's Health Insurance Program that are not related to Medicaid or health insurance assistance."

The bill was introduced on Feb. 8 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee.

For more information, Sen. John Thune, 511 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-2321; or in state at 246 Founders Park Drive, Ste. 102, Rapid City, SD 57701; 605/348-7551; 320 S. 1st St., Ste. 101, Aberdeen, SD 57401; 605/225-8823; 5015 S. Bur Oak Place, Sioux Falls, SD 57108; 605/334-9596.

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