Senate Sponsors: OBAMA-MADIGAN,L-TROTTER-RONEN-HENDON, SMITH, MUNOZ AND SILVERSTEIN. Short description: CHILD INSURANCE-FAMILY COVERGE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Children's Health Insurance Program Act. Requires the Department of Public Aid to seek waivers for family coverage under the Act. Requires the Department to implement family coverage upon receiving the waivers or on January 1, 2002, whichever is later. Allows the Department to alter the requirements of the Act in order to secure the federal waivers. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status