### Question
How does STATE CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM define qualified CHIP look-alike program?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1397gg*, **qualified CHIP look-alike program** is defined as:

> a State program—


(A) under which children who are under the age of 19 and are not eligible to receive medical assistance under subchapter XIX or child health assistance under this subchapter may purchase coverage through the State that provides benefits that are at least identical to the benefits provided under the State child health plan under this subchapter (or a waiver of such plan)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1397gg*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XXI-STATE CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM**

