Bill To Halt New Bidding Procedure For CHIP Providers Passes State House

Harrisburg PA

14 June, 2022

7:31 PM

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By NCPA Staff, NorthCentralPA.com June 14, 2022 Bill to halt new bidding procedure for CHIP was passed unanimously by the PA House of Representatives. House Bill 2585 would prohibit the Department of Human Services (DHS) from developing or using bidding or service zones that limit a health service corporation or hospital plan corporation contractor from submitting a bid for the CHIP program. The measure would also require DHS to accept a solicitation or bid from such an organization. State Rep. Tina Picket is the bills primary sponsor. CHIP provides health care coverage to uninsured children and teens who are not eligible for or enrolled in Medical Assistance. House Bill 2585 now goes to the Senate for consideration. NorthcentralPa.com provides the region with reliable, relevant, and real-time news, covering weather, community news and events, crime, police activity, local, regional, and national alerts, and PennDOT-reported road construction and conditions. We report on local and regional politics, offer a platform for nonprofits to report their news and events, and share obituaries. Scanner reports let readers know what's happening outside their homes the minute it happens.