Covering Kids Act of 2005

The Covering Kids Act of 2005 was designed to increase the number of children enrolled in government-sponsored health insurance programs. The bill proposed awarding federal grants to organizations for outreach efforts aimed at helping families understand the importance of healthcare and guiding them through the enrollment process for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). Additionally, it sought to give states the option to simplify the financial eligibility rules, making it easier and faster for families to qualify for Medicaid or SCHIP coverage.